CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION
gas_distribution Incident — HOUSTON, TX
Incident Information
| Report Date | — |
| Operator | CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION |
| Commodity | — |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| County | HARRIS |
| Coordinates | 29.75525, -95.46023 |
Cause
| Cause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE |
| Subcause | — |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | — |
| Lost Commodity | — |
| Public/Private Damage | — |
| Emergency Response | — |
| Environmental Remediation | — |
| Other Costs | — |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
THE CITY OF HOUSTON WAS EXCAVATING WITH A LARGE BACKHOE TO REPAIR A WATER LEAK AND DAMAGED A 2"" PLASTIC GAS MAIN IN FRONT OF 4946 TILBURY DRIVE HOUSTON, TEXAS ON FEBRUARY 25, 2016. THE ESCAPING GAS IGNITED AND PARTIALLY BURNED THE HOUSE AT 4946 TILBURY DRIVE.
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.