"ENTEX, A NORAM ENERGY COMPANY (FORM. DIV OF ARKLA"
gas_distribution Incident — HOUSTON, TX — June 25, 2010
Incident Information
| Incident Date | June 25, 2010 |
| Operator | "ENTEX, A NORAM ENERGY COMPANY (FORM. DIV OF ARKLA" |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| County | HARRIS |
| Coordinates | 29.88414, -95.46865 |
Cause
| Cause | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE |
| Subcause | "DAMAGE BY CAR, TRUCK, OR OTHER MOTORIZED VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT NOT ENGAGED IN EXCAVATION" |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $89 |
| Emergency Response | $1,500 |
| Other Costs | $125,000 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
THIRD PARTY LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHICH JUMPED (1) CONCRETE CURB STOP AND (1) CONCRETE CURB BEFORE RUNNING OVER METER SET ASSEMBLY AND CRASHING IN TO THE LAUNDRY ROOM OF THE INWOOD APARTMENTS. ESCAPING GAS FROM THE DAMAGED FACILITY IGNITED FROM UNDETERMINED/UNKNOWN IGNITION SOURCE.
About This Pipeline Incident
Pipeline incident data is reported to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). All significant incidents involving fatalities, injuries, or property damage over $50,000 must be reported.