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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 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2019 | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO OF MINNESOTA | MN | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $25,000 |
| Feb 12, 2019 | SPIRE ALABAMA INC. | AL | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $55,012 |
| Feb 8, 2019 | SOUTHWEST GAS CORP | AZ | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $1,680 |
| Feb 8, 2019 | LAWRENCEVILLE, CITY OF | GA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $6,500 |
| Feb 6, 2019 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $122,275 |
| Feb 4, 2019 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - MID-TEX | TX | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $4,303 |
| Feb 3, 2019 | DOMINION ENERGY OHIO | OH | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Feb 2, 2019 | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | MI | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 1 | $48,804 |
| Jan 31, 2019 | COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO INC | OH | gas_distribution | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $20,000 |
| Jan 31, 2019 | COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO INC | OH | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $1,200 |
| Jan 29, 2019 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - MID-TEX | TX | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $23,414 |
| Jan 23, 2019 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - MID-TEX | TX | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $11,740 |
| Jan 7, 2019 | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF NORTH CAROLINA | NC | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $132,444 |
| Jan 6, 2019 | PUGET SOUND ENERGY | WA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $58,000 |
| Jan 4, 2019 | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO OF MINNESOTA | ND | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jan 4, 2019 | CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO OF NEW YORK | NY | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $900,000 |
| Dec 21, 2018 | DUMAS, CITY OF | TX | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Dec 21, 2018 | BALTIMORE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY | MD | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | $9,024 |
| Dec 20, 2018 | AMERIGAS PROPANE LP | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $150 |
| Dec 15, 2018 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - WEST TEXAS | TX | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | $340,907 |
| Dec 13, 2018 | ATLANTA GAS LIGHT CO | GA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $1,667,000 |
| Dec 10, 2018 | NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS CO | IL | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $113,165 |
| Dec 8, 2018 | SPIRE MISSOURI INC. EAST | MO | gas_distribution | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Dec 7, 2018 | NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION | MT | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $45,585 |
| Dec 5, 2018 | CPS ENERGY | TX | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 1 | $0 |
| Dec 4, 2018 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - MID-TEX | TX | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $50,000 |
| Dec 2, 2018 | SPIRE MISSOURI INC. EAST | MO | gas_distribution | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $129,246 |
| Nov 29, 2018 | DTE GAS COMPANY | MI | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $529 |
| Nov 25, 2018 | CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO OF NEW YORK | NY | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $5,000 |
| Nov 24, 2018 | PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC & GAS CO | NJ | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 1 | $0 |
| Nov 24, 2018 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 3 | $38,963 |
| Nov 20, 2018 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - MID-TEX | TX | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $45,000 |
| Nov 19, 2018 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Nov 19, 2018 | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF NORTH CAROLINA | NC | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $1,620 |
| Nov 19, 2018 | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | MI | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $70,959 |
| Nov 18, 2018 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $11,721 |
| Nov 16, 2018 | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO | CO | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 1 | 2 | $24,000 |
| Nov 16, 2018 | SAVANNAH PUBLIC UTILITY DEPT | TN | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 1 | $0 |
| Nov 12, 2018 | NEW JERSEY NATURAL GAS CO | NJ | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $16,244 |
| Nov 10, 2018 | NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE CO | IN | gas_distribution | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 1 | $500 |
| Nov 8, 2018 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $178,000,000 |
| Oct 31, 2018 | PUGET SOUND ENERGY | WA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $104,637 |
| Oct 30, 2018 | METROPOLITAN UTILITIES DISTRICT | NE | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $3,000 |
| Oct 30, 2018 | DTE GAS COMPANY | MI | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $150,000 |
| Oct 27, 2018 | TEXAS GAS SERVICE COMPANY, A DIVISION OF ONE GAS, INC. | TX | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 1 | 1 | $20,000 |
| Oct 26, 2018 | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | MI | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 1 | 0 | $1,519 |
| Oct 25, 2018 | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC | NC | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $221,312 |
| Oct 23, 2018 | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | MI | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $600 |
| Oct 15, 2018 | METROPOLITAN UTILITIES DISTRICT | NE | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $8,000 |
| Oct 11, 2018 | COLQUITT GAS SYSTEM, CITY OF | GA | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $2,500 |
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.