# NTSB Safety Recommendation P-76-098

**Citation:** P-76-098  
**Type / status:** guidance / guidance  
**Agency:** National Transportation Safety Board  
**Effective:** 1977-01-17  
**Published:** 1977-01-17

DETERMINE AREAS OF ACTIVE CORROSION AND INSTALL NECESSARY CATHODIC PROTECTION TO STOP CORROSION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CONDITION DETRIMENTAL TO PUBLIC SAFETY. (URGENT)

## Document text

NTSB safety recommendation P-76-098.

DETERMINE AREAS OF ACTIVE CORROSION AND INSTALL NECESSARY CATHODIC PROTECTION TO STOP CORROSION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CONDITION DETRIMENTAL TO PUBLIC SAFETY. (URGENT)

Priority: CLASS I

Overall Status: Closed--No Longer Applicable

Issued Date: 1977-01-17

Adopted Date: 1976-12-17

Overall Date Closed: 1987-01-08

Synopsis: ON AUGUST 13, 1976, A FLASH FIRE IN THE BASEMENT OF A HOUSE AT 243 UNION STREET IN BANGOR, MAINE, KILLED ONE GAS COMPANY EMPLOYEE, BURNED TWO OTHER EMPLOYEES, AND CAUSED MINOR DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE.

Ntsbnumber: PLD77XR001

Report Number: None

Addressee Name: Maine Utility Gas Company

Addressee Status: Closed--No Longer Applicable

Addressee Date Closed: 1987-01-08

Addressee Organization Type: P-Private Industry

Communication Date: 1987-01-08

Communication Type: Official Correspondence

## Provenance

- Official: Yes
- Source: <https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/sr-details/P-76-098>
- Source ID: `ntsb-pipeline`
- SHA-256: `e5ee518d1add3a6ec19354527b1e2a284be2cd3b9fa7d04fa346ef1f90282cd1`
- Retrieved: 2026-08-20T04:57:24.741Z
- Exported: 2026-08-24T22:17:59.926Z
- Document slug: `ntsb-recommendation-p-76-098`

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