"CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP., DBA CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNESOTA GAS"
gas_distribution Incident — EDINA, MN — February 23, 2010
Incident Information
| Incident Date | February 23, 2010 |
| Operator | "CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP., DBA CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNESOTA GAS" |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | EDINA |
| State | MN |
| County | HENNEPIN |
| Coordinates | 44.91285, -93.33624 |
Cause
| Cause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE |
| Subcause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE BY THIRD PARTY |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $13,734 |
| Emergency Response | $67,658 |
| Other Costs | $25,350 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"GAS TRAVELED FROM A DAMAGED 3"" POLY MAIN TO 5000 ARDEN AVE IN EDINA MINNESOTA WHERE AN EXPLOSION AND FIRE OCCURRED. A THIRD PARTY DAMAGED THE CENTERPOINT ENERGY MAIN DURING A DIRECTIONAL BORING PROCESS TO INSTALL TELECOMMUNICATIONS."
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.