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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 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2018 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - COLORADO/KANSAS | KS | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $10,000 |
| Oct 3, 2018 | COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA | PA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | $100 |
| Sep 20, 2018 | SOUTHWEST GAS CORP | NV | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $105 |
| Sep 18, 2018 | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC | SC | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | $2,406 |
| Sep 14, 2018 | SUBURBAN PROPANE | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $4,500 |
| Sep 14, 2018 | TEXAS GAS SERVICE COMPANY, A DIVISION OF ONE GAS, INC. | TX | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $5,485 |
| Sep 13, 2018 | COLUMBIA GAS OF MASSACHUSETTS | MA | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 1 | 25 | $261,000,000 |
| Aug 31, 2018 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $37,303 |
| Aug 30, 2018 | BLACK HILLS ENERGY | NE | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 2 | $225 |
| Aug 28, 2018 | WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO | VA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | $471 |
| Aug 26, 2018 | ENERGY WEST MONTANA | MT | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $900 |
| Aug 24, 2018 | PEOPLES GAS LIGHT & COKE CO | IL | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | $0 |
| Aug 17, 2018 | ATLANTA GAS LIGHT CO | GA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 3 | $16,565 |
| Aug 9, 2018 | UGI CENTRAL PENN GAS, INC | PA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $15,500 |
| Jul 26, 2018 | DOMINION ENERGY OHIO | OH | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $968 |
| Jul 26, 2018 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $229,000 |
| Jul 25, 2018 | CITIZENS GAS UTIL DIST | TN | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 2 | $600 |
| Jul 22, 2018 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $50,000 |
| Jul 21, 2018 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - MID-TEX | TX | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $167,075 |
| Jul 19, 2018 | NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY | NM | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $31,843 |
| Jul 16, 2018 | SPIRE MISSOURI INC. WEST | MO | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 1 | $2,566 |
| Jul 10, 2018 | WISCONSIN GAS LLC DBA WE ENERGIES | WI | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 1 | 1 | $200,000 |
| Jun 22, 2018 | KEYSPAN ENERGY DELIVERY - NY CITY | NY | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 19, 2018 | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | MI | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $70,845 |
| Jun 14, 2018 | OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS COMPANY, A DIVISION OF ONE GAS, INC. | OK | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 4 | $9,100 |
| Jun 14, 2018 | SOUTHWEST GAS CORP | NV | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $5,598 |
| Jun 9, 2018 | BALTIMORE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY | MD | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 1 | $5,000 |
| May 30, 2018 | ENSTAR NATURAL GAS CO | AK | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $78 |
| May 29, 2018 | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | MI | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $18,856 |
| May 25, 2018 | ATLANTA GAS LIGHT CO | GA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $570 |
| May 14, 2018 | KEYSPAN ENERGY DELIVERY - NY CITY | NY | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $392,379 |
| May 12, 2018 | DTE GAS COMPANY | MI | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | $77,258 |
| May 12, 2018 | METROPOLITAN UTILITIES DISTRICT | NE | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $2,500 |
| May 12, 2018 | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | MI | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $800 |
| May 3, 2018 | COLUMBIA GAS OF MASSACHUSETTS | MA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $50,178 |
| Apr 27, 2018 | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | MI | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $800 |
| Apr 26, 2018 | CLEVELAND GAS DEPT | OK | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 2 | $1,000 |
| Apr 23, 2018 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 3 | $0 |
| Apr 21, 2018 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - MID-TEX | TX | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 1 | $3,380 |
| Apr 17, 2018 | ATLANTA GAS LIGHT CO | GA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $490,165 |
| Apr 17, 2018 | LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO | KY | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 15, 2018 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - MID-TEX | TX | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 1 | $13,143 |
| Apr 11, 2018 | UNION UTILITY DEPT, CITY OF | SC | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | $2,842 |
| Apr 10, 2018 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $221,696 |
| Apr 10, 2018 | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO | CO | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $9,774 |
| Apr 9, 2018 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - WEST TEXAS | TX | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $1,800 |
| Apr 7, 2018 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - MID-TEX | TX | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 2 | $3,156 |
| Apr 6, 2018 | OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS COMPANY, A DIVISION OF ONE GAS, INC. | OK | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $4,731 |
| Apr 5, 2018 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $42,500 |
| Mar 28, 2018 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $99,000 |
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.