CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION
gas_distribution Incident — TYLER, TX — April 5, 2022
Incident Information
| Incident Date | April 5, 2022 |
| Operator | CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | TYLER |
| State | TX |
| County | SMITH |
| Coordinates | 32.29862, -95.26616 |
Cause
| Cause | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE |
| Subcause | HIGH WINDS |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $300 |
| Emergency Response | $676 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"DURING A LOCAL THUNDER STORM A PONTOON BOAT ON TRAILER OWNED BY TYLER CAR & TRUCK CENTER, ROLLED INTO METER SET AND TYLER CAR & TRUCK CENTER BUILDING, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO REGULATOR ALLOWING GAS TO BE RELEASED. RESULTING IN IGNITION OF GAS DAMAGING BUILDING AND CONTENTS. (PART A, LINE #4 RESPONSE OF 0525AM WAS THE TIME OF CONFIRMED DISCOVERY THAT IT MET CRITERIA) DUE TO RESTRICTED ACCESS. DUE TO RESTRICTED ACCESS CONFIRMED DISCOVERY WAS NOT UNTIL 0525 AM THAT MORNING."
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.