While demolishing the old Macy’s building in Trumbull, CT, to build a new Target store, construction workers punctured a gas main.
The shopping center was evacuated and closed for two hours while the gas leak was being repaired.
The pressure released from the broken 4-in. natural gas line caused one construction worker minor injuries.
Shoppers were not allowed access to their cars parked near the shopping center until the repair was completed.
Cause: Excavation induced damage
Damage: None
Injuries: Worker injured from gas pressure
Keywords: Natural gas lines; Area evacuated (homes, buildings, etc.); Business losses; Injuries