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1,478 incidents (gas_distribution).
PHMSA Pipeline Incident Database
Browse 1,478 pipeline incidents reported to PHMSA. Each record includes the operator, pipeline type, cause, casualties, and property damage. Use the filters below to narrow results by state, pipeline type, cause, or keyword.
| Date | Operator | State | Type | Cause | Fatalities | Injuries | Damage ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2019 | NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY | NM | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 1 | 0 | $182 |
| Jul 2, 2019 | SOUTHWEST GAS CORP | AZ | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $136,417 |
| Jul 1, 2019 | ATLANTA GAS LIGHT CO | GA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $114,380 |
| Jul 1, 2019 | CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP., DBA CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNESOTA GAS | MN | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $400 |
| Jun 23, 2019 | SPIRE MISSOURI INC. WEST | MO | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $140,077 |
| Jun 21, 2019 | COLUMBIA GAS OF MASSACHUSETTS | MA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $100 |
| Jun 20, 2019 | CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP. | AR | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 18, 2019 | PEOPLES GAS SYSTEM INC | FL | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $39,265 |
| Jun 6, 2019 | CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION | TX | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 2 | $28,000 |
| Jun 6, 2019 | SPIRE MISSOURI INC. WEST | MO | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $487,309 |
| Jun 6, 2019 | PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC & GAS CO | NJ | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 4, 2019 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - MISSISSIPPI | MS | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $42,300 |
| Jun 2, 2019 | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF NORTH CAROLINA | NC | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $260 |
| May 31, 2019 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $120,000 |
| May 30, 2019 | OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS COMPANY, A DIVISION OF ONE GAS, INC. | OK | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $37,978 |
| May 24, 2019 | BLACK HILLS ENERGY | CO | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $33,718 |
| May 23, 2019 | DOMINION ENERGY OHIO | OH | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $1,000 |
| May 21, 2019 | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | MI | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | $63,846 |
| May 18, 2019 | PEOPLES GAS SYSTEM INC | FL | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $64,828 |
| May 16, 2019 | AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | IL | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $37,522 |
| May 15, 2019 | MICHIGAN GAS UTILITIES CO | MI | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $71,002 |
| May 13, 2019 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $95,090 |
| May 10, 2019 | INDIANA GAS CO INC | IN | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 1 | $15,000 |
| May 6, 2019 | CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP., DBA CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNESOTA GAS | MN | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $4,243 |
| May 6, 2019 | DOMINION ENERGY UTAH/WYOMING/IDAHO | UT | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | $300 |
| May 1, 2019 | SPIRE MISSOURI INC. EAST | MO | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $642 |
| Apr 30, 2019 | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO | CO | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $6,206 |
| Apr 29, 2019 | NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP | NY | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 17, 2019 | GREATER MINNESOTA GAS INC. | MN | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $7,000 |
| Apr 17, 2019 | CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP., DBA CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNESOTA GAS | MN | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $2,877 |
| Apr 17, 2019 | SOUTHWEST GAS CORP | NV | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $79,778 |
| Apr 10, 2019 | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF NORTH CAROLINA | NC | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 2 | 5 | $24,381 |
| Apr 4, 2019 | UGI UTILITIES, INC | PA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $1,000 |
| Apr 3, 2019 | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO | CO | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | $2,500 |
| Apr 2, 2019 | NEW JERSEY NATURAL GAS CO | NJ | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $91,658 |
| Apr 1, 2019 | CPS ENERGY | TX | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 1 | $7,800 |
| Mar 29, 2019 | NEW JERSEY NATURAL GAS CO | NJ | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $10 |
| Mar 28, 2019 | COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA | PA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $9,950 |
| Mar 27, 2019 | OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS COMPANY, A DIVISION OF ONE GAS, INC. | OK | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 1 | 1 | $500 |
| Mar 20, 2019 | MONTANA - DAKOTA UTILITIES CO | MT | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 1 | $11,000 |
| Mar 9, 2019 | ALLIANT ENERGY - INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY | IA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $1,100 |
| Mar 9, 2019 | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | MI | gas_distribution | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $56,532 |
| Mar 9, 2019 | PEOPLES NATURAL GAS COMPANY LLC | PA | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $4,618 |
| Mar 6, 2019 | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC | NC | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $181,652 |
| Mar 5, 2019 | KEYSPAN ENERGY DELIVERY - NY CITY | NY | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $11,800 |
| Feb 28, 2019 | SOUTHWEST GAS CORP | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $138,000 |
| Feb 27, 2019 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - MID-TEX | TX | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $78 |
| Feb 26, 2019 | WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO | MD | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $440 |
| Feb 16, 2019 | DOMINION ENERGY UTAH/WYOMING/IDAHO | UT | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $300 |
| Feb 16, 2019 | MINNESOTA ENERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION | MN | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $1,038 |
Frequently Asked Questions
PHMSA requires operators to report incidents involving a fatality, an injury requiring hospitalization, property damage of $122,000 or more (adjusted periodically), highly volatile liquid releases of 5 barrels or more, other liquid releases of 50 barrels or more, or any unintentional release of gas resulting in an event meeting certain criteria.
The Damage column shows the reported property damage for each incident. This can include damage to the pipeline itself, nearby structures, vehicles, and other property. Additional costs such as lost commodity, environmental remediation, and emergency response are tracked separately and shown on each incident's detail page.
Yes. Use the search field above to filter incidents by operator name. The search matches partial names, so searching for "Pacific Gas" will find all variations of that operator's reported name.