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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 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2018 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - LOUISIANA | LA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $1,500 |
| Mar 22, 2018 | NV ENERGY | NV | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $20 |
| Mar 10, 2018 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 1 | $15,586 |
| Mar 5, 2018 | MONTANA - DAKOTA UTILITIES CO | SD | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $2,386 |
| Mar 2, 2018 | ATLANTA GAS LIGHT CO | GA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $43,569 |
| Feb 27, 2018 | ORANGE & ROCKLAND UTILITY INC | NY | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $600 |
| Feb 25, 2018 | COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO INC | OH | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | $1,200 |
| Feb 23, 2018 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - MID-TEX | TX | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 1 | 0 | $13,835 |
| Feb 14, 2018 | NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP | NY | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Feb 8, 2018 | DOMINION ENERGY OHIO | OH | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $5,311 |
| Feb 6, 2018 | NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION | SD | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $150 |
| Jan 30, 2018 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - MID-TEX | TX | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $16,916 |
| Jan 26, 2018 | ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, LLC | LA | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jan 20, 2018 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 1 | $360,109 |
| Jan 20, 2018 | KEYSPAN ENERGY DELIVERY - NY CITY | NY | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | $24,000 |
| Jan 20, 2018 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - WEST TEXAS | TX | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $2,644 |
| Jan 19, 2018 | NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP | NY | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $5,800 |
| Jan 16, 2018 | INDIANA GAS CO INC | IN | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $9,063 |
| Jan 16, 2018 | NEW JERSEY NATURAL GAS CO | NJ | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $4,638 |
| Jan 15, 2018 | SOUTHWEST GAS CORP | NV | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $6,659 |
| Jan 13, 2018 | SPIRE MISSOURI INC. WEST | MO | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | $234,673 |
| Jan 11, 2018 | COLUMBIA GAS OF MASSACHUSETTS | MA | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 2 | $4,934 |
| Jan 9, 2018 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $3,733,687 |
| Jan 8, 2018 | MIDDLE TENNESSEE NATURAL GAS UTIL DIST | TN | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | $2,500 |
| Jan 1, 2018 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - MID-TEX | TX | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $24,672 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | BOSTON GAS CO | MA | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $520,000 |
| Dec 28, 2017 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $1,882 |
| Dec 27, 2017 | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | MI | gas_distribution | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Dec 22, 2017 | UGI PENN NATURAL GAS | PA | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 1 | $21,900 |
| Dec 21, 2017 | ATLANTA GAS LIGHT CO | GA | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $39,415 |
| Dec 20, 2017 | SOUTHWEST GAS CORP | AZ | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $52,016 |
| Dec 19, 2017 | ZIA NATURAL GAS CO | NM | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $4,644 |
| Dec 15, 2017 | ENSTAR NATURAL GAS CO | AK | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $2,135 |
| Dec 14, 2017 | COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO INC | OH | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | $1,000 |
| Dec 12, 2017 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $345 |
| Dec 11, 2017 | CPS ENERGY | TX | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 1 | $4,200 |
| Dec 8, 2017 | CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO OF NEW YORK | NY | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $15,000 |
| Dec 5, 2017 | ATLANTA GAS LIGHT CO | GA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $75,782 |
| Dec 3, 2017 | COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO INC | OH | gas_distribution | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Nov 27, 2017 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $144,000 |
| Nov 15, 2017 | CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO OF NEW YORK | NY | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Nov 13, 2017 | INDIANA GAS CO INC | IN | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $7,000 |
| Nov 2, 2017 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $15,000 |
| Nov 1, 2017 | MADISONVILLE GAS SYSTEM | LA | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $5,000 |
| Oct 21, 2017 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $1,218,000 |
| Oct 16, 2017 | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | MI | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $4,964 |
| Oct 13, 2017 | ATLANTA GAS LIGHT CO | GA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | $44,000 |
| Oct 12, 2017 | PHILADELPHIA GAS WORKS | PA | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 1 | $0 |
| Oct 9, 2017 | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF NORTH CAROLINA | NC | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 1 | $189 |
| Oct 9, 2017 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $0 |
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.