“More than 100 calls about possible carbon monoxide exposure occurred shortly before Christmas 2022 in New Albany, Clarksville and Jeffersonville, WDRB News has previously reported. At least four people were taken to the hospital.
State regulators claimed CenterPoint failed to follow federal regulations when it improperly heated propane at its Jeffersonville facility, resulting in too much propane in the gas distribution system. The investigation found that the company didn’t have controls in place to prevent a mixture that ‘could cause improper combustion in consumer appliances.’”
Indiana gas company pays $125k fine over pipeline violations in carbon monoxide scare | In-depth | wdrb.com
“CenterPoint Energy issued its response this week to a state report that found the company committed probable violations related to carbon monoxide issues in Southern Indiana in December.”
CenterPoint Energy responds to citations related to Southern Indiana carbon monoxide leaks (lpm.org)
Additional followup on this incident(s) in southern Indiana where occupants of dozens of homes were exposed to high levels of CO in December
“The IURC said it found the gas company, ‘Failed to properly operate its propane peak shaving plant located in the Clarksville Operating Service Area, inadequately heating its propane, resulting in too rich of a mixture being injected into their distribution system. As a result, it failed to meet NFPA 59 Section 9.4.2 (2) which requires redundant controls to prevent the introduction of petroleum vapor and liquids into gas distribution lines in quantities that could cause improper combustion in consumer appliances. These controls were not properly in place and resulted in this significant event.’”
* Update on incident that resulted in people being exposed to elevated levels of carbon monoxide in homes in southern Indiana over Christmas weekend.
“What I’m never going to forget about this…There were people just point going to the hospital in Clarksville. And they’re saying, well, you know, it must be the way you were maintaining your equipment. You must have not had it vented right. It must be your fault as the consumer, couldn’t be our fault, it must be yours, as the consumer. So, that kind of sticks with me, the tone of that denial…”
“Officials said the issue is so severe, an emergency command center has been set up at the Clarksville Fire Department headquarters. At least four people have been taken to the hospital.
Indiana’s Utility Regulatory Commission is investigating.
Clarksville Fire Department is urging everyone to install carbon monoxide detectors and make sure they are working properly.”
“CenterPoint Energy, a gas and electric utility service in the area, said last week the issues were the result of “improper appliance venting” and that colder weather was also a factor in the carbon monoxide issues.
Indiana’s Utility Regulatory Commission said it began an investigation into the incident days later, stating it was unsatisfied with the utility company’s response.”
“A new Fire Protection Research Foundation report highlights the nation’s enduring CO problem”
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nfpa/journal_2021spring/index.php?startid=20#/p/20
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. –
“Skyline Chili was evacuated and several customers were transported to the hospital after a carbon monoxide leak at the Castleton restaurant.
Emergency crews were called to the Skyline Chili located at 6689 East 82nd Street shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Friday. According to IFD spokesperson Rita Reith, Happy Chicken employees first started showing symptoms, then customers and other employees started showing more severe symptoms.
Battalion Chief Rita Reith says the leak shortly after noon Friday produced a carbon monoxide reading of 150 parts per million at Skyline Chili in Castleton and 70 ppm in an adjacent restaurant.
Store manager Cheri Throop told firefighters that the gas-fed Skyline Chili kettles and the gas hot water heater had both been recently worked on.”
https://fox59.com/news/skyline-chili-evacuated-several-customers-transported-to-hospital-after-carbon-monoxide-leak/
https://www.wane.com/news/indiana/8-treated-after-indianapolis-restaurant-carbon-monoxide-leak/
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