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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1518274.015 - Centerpoint Energy Entex
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Centerpoint Energy Entex
18700 Block Of Gleannloch Lakes Blvd
Spring, TX 77379
Mailing Address:
4500 S. Shaver, Bldg D, Houston, TX 77034
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 221210/Natural Gas Distribution
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/07/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/08/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1743312 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $27,306 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $27,306 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,114 | $0 | $19,114 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 19260095 A | 06/23/2021 | 07/13/2021 | $9,557 | $13,653 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19260651 G01 III | 06/23/2021 | 07/13/2021 | $9,557 | $13,653 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 4:40 p.m. on March 5, 2021, six employees were working to isolate a leaking gas line by squeezing off lines feeding the damaged section. During the process, the gas leak found an ignition source, causing an explosion and fire. Employees standing near the sidewalk and in the bell hole sustained second- and third-degree burns. Emergency services transported the employees to the hospital. Three employees were hospitalized, and three others were treated without hospitalization.
Keywords: Burn, Explosion, Fire, Gas, Gas Leak, Ignite, Ignition, Leak, Sidewalk
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1518274.015 | 31 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed | |
| 2 | 1518274.015 | 30 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed | |
| 3 | 1518274.015 | 48 | M | Hospitalized injury | Supervisors, personal service occupations |