CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION
gas_distribution Incident — ROSENBERG, TX — January 25, 2017
Incident Information
| Incident Date | January 25, 2017 |
| Operator | CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | ROSENBERG |
| State | TX |
| County | FT. BEND |
| Coordinates | 29.56291, -95.82322 |
Cause
| Cause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE |
| Subcause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE BY OPERATOR'S CONTRACTOR (SECOND PARTY) |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $1,467 |
| Emergency Response | $522 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
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.