Filler hose containing compressed natural gas bursts causing injury to user
April 10, 2020
Gas
Reference Number:
II-1002951-2020 (#16990)
Location: Langford
Regulated industry sector: Gas – Natural gas system
Impact
Injury
Injuries: 1
Injury description: One person sustained a laceration to middle finger on left hand requiring 7 stitches.
Injury rating: Minor
Incident rating: Severe
Incident overview
While user was fueling his vehicle with compressed natural gas (CNG), the filler hose burst, causing an injury to a finger that required stitches.