CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION
gas_distribution Incident — ROSENBERG, TX
Incident Information
| Report Date | — |
| Operator | CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION |
| Commodity | — |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | ROSENBERG |
| State | TX |
| County | FT. BEND |
| Coordinates | 29.56291, -95.82322 |
Cause
| Cause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE |
| Subcause | — |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 |
Costs
| Property Damage | — |
| Lost Commodity | — |
| Public/Private Damage | — |
| Emergency Response | — |
| Environmental Remediation | — |
| Other Costs | — |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
CONTRACTOR OPERATING BACKHOE DAMAGED 2"" PLASTIC SERVICE LINE AND ESCAPING GAS IGNITED, CONTRACT EMPLOYEE WAS INJURED BY FLASH-FIRE AND HOSPITALIZED.
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.