CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION

gas_distribution Incident — CROSBY, TX — April 5, 2016

Incident Information

Incident DateApril 5, 2016
OperatorCENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION
CommodityNATURAL GAS
Pipeline Typegas_distribution

Location

CityCROSBY
StateTX
CountyHARRIS
Coordinates29.92000, -95.08977

Cause

CauseEXCAVATION DAMAGE
SubcauseEXCAVATION DAMAGE BY THIRD PARTY

Casualties

Fatalities0
Injuries0

Costs

Property Damage$391
Emergency Response$1,636
Other Costs$0

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Incident Narrative

"CONTRACTOR INSTALLING SEWER SYSTEM WAS EXCAVATING WITH A TRACKHOE AND DAMAGED 2"" PLASTIC GAS MAIN. ESCAPING GAS IGNITED AND DAMAGED THE TRACKHOE."

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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