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P-76-097
NTSB Safety Recommendation P-76-097
Current as of 1977-01-17 Government source
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NTSB safety recommendation P-76-097.
INSPECT A SAMPLE OF THE BARE STEEL GAS SERVICE LINES AT FOUNDATION WALLS TO DETERMINE THE SYSTEMWIDE EXTENT OF CORROSION AND PERFORM A SURVEY CAPABLE OF DETECTING GAS LEAKAGE THAT INCLUDES ALL SERVICE LINES, METER SET ASSEMBLIES, AND OPENINGS IN FOUNDATION WALLS NEAR GAS SERVICE LINES. BASED UPON THE RESULTS OF THE INSPECTION AND SURVEY, TAKE NECESSARY CORRECTIVE ACTION. (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Overall Status: Closed--No Longer Applicable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Addressee Status: Closed--No Longer Applicable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
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