Philadelphia Gas Works to Launch Innovative Safety Measures Following Deadly 2019 Explosion
Philadelphia, PA — In a substantial move towards heightened safety standards, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has reached a settlement with Philadelphia Gas Works following a fatal explosion in 2019. This settlement, hailed as a landmark decision, mandates pioneering safety protocols including the introduction of a methane detector pilot program for residents. The decision arises from tragic events that unfolded on December 19, 2019, when a natural gas explosion devastated a neighborhood in South Philadelphia. …