No Clear Change in Con Ed Manhole Incidents After 2005 Safety Rules
Manhole incidents recorded by Con Edison in New York City.
Smoke
Fire
Explosion
4,000 incidents
New state safety standards adopted
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
’00
’05
’10
’15
Source: Consolidated Edison
WILL WELCH / THE CITY
No Clear Change in Con Ed Manhole Incidents After 2005 Safety Rules
Manhole incidents recorded by Con Edison in New York City.
Smoke
Fire
Explosion
4,000 incidents
New state safety standards adopted
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
’99
’07
’08
’12
’13
’14
’17
’00
’01
’02
’03
’05
’10
’11
’15
’18
’04
’06
’09
’16
WILL WELCH / THE CITY
Source: Consolidated Edison