CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION

gas_distribution Incident — ROSENBERG, TX — January 25, 2017

Incident Information

Incident DateJanuary 25, 2017
OperatorCENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION
CommodityNATURAL GAS
Pipeline Typegas_distribution

Location

CityROSENBERG
StateTX
CountyFT. BEND
Coordinates29.56291, -95.82322

Cause

CauseEXCAVATION DAMAGE
SubcauseEXCAVATION DAMAGE BY OPERATOR'S CONTRACTOR (SECOND PARTY)

Casualties

Fatalities0
Injuries1

Costs

Property Damage$1,467
Emergency Response$522
Other Costs$0

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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.

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