Subcontractor in Deadly Kansas City Blast Lacked Permit

Friday, March 8th, 2013 Liability Property

A cable company subcontractor suspected of rupturing a natural gas line before a deadly Kansas City restaurant explosion didn’t have an approved permit for the work, city officials said Monday. Pat Klein, assistant city manager, provided no other details in a single-sentence email. A Missouri Gas Energy official said previously that Heartland Midwest reported hitting a natural gas line with an underground borer more than an hour before Tuesday night’s explosion. The blast and ensuing fire leveled JJ’s restaurant near a busy outdoor shopping area called the Country Club Plaza. One person was killed and 15 others were injured.

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http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/03/06/283848.htm

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