"CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP., DBA CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNESOTA GAS"
gas_distribution Incident — BLOOMINGTON, MN — July 18, 2015
Incident Information
| Incident Date | July 18, 2015 |
| Operator | "CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP., DBA CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNESOTA GAS" |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | BLOOMINGTON |
| State | MN |
| County | HENNEPIN |
| Coordinates | 44.84443, -93.38706 |
Cause
| Cause | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE |
| Subcause | LIGHTNING |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $800 |
| Emergency Response | $2,000 |
| Other Costs | $700 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"LIGHTNING CAUSED A PINHOLE LEAK IN THE COPPER RISER AND SUBSEQUENT SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE 7901 PICKFAIR DR, BLOOMINGTON, MN RESIDENCE. THE TOTAL DOLLAR AMOUNTS EXCEED $50K."
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.