密西西比州因松散的管道造成气体爆炸, 被归咎于公共事业维修不良. Mississippi gas explosions caused by loose pipes blamed on poor utility repairs.

联邦调查人员确定2024年1月在密西西比州杰克逊发生的两起燃气爆炸是由土壤变迁导致地下管道松动造成的. Federal investigators have determined that two gas explosions in Jackson, Mississippi, in January 2024 were caused by underground pipes pulling loose due to shifting clay soil. 美国国家交通安全委员会发现,电力公司Atmos Energy检测到漏油但未能优先进行维修. The National Transportation Safety Board found that the utility, Atmos Energy, detected leaks but failed to prioritize repairs. 报告批评该公司的风险评估和安全程序不足,敦促监管机构加强对其多州运营的监督. The report criticized the company for inadequate risk assessments and safety procedures, urging regulators to increase oversight of its multistate operations.