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PHMSA Pipeline Incident Database

Browse 9,396 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.

DateOperatorStateTypeCauseFatalitiesInjuriesDamage ($)
May 9, 2013 MARATHON PIPE LINE LLC hazardous_liquid OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE 0 0 $384,650
May 8, 2013 KINDER MORGAN TEJAS PIPELINE gas_transmission EQUIPMENT FAILURE 0 0 $7,491,705
May 8, 2013 WEST TEXAS GULF PIPELINE CO hazardous_liquid EQUIPMENT FAILURE 0 0 $0
May 8, 2013 ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS OPERATING LLC hazardous_liquid MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD 0 0 $263,000
May 7, 2013 SUNOCO PIPELINE L.P. hazardous_liquid CORROSION FAILURE 0 0 $0
May 7, 2013 ENBRIDGE PIPELINES (NORTH DAKOTA) LLC hazardous_liquid MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD 0 0 $186,221
May 7, 2013 ENTERPRISE CRUDE PIPELINE LLC hazardous_liquid MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD 0 0 $10,000
May 6, 2013 NUSTAR PIPELINE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP L.P. hazardous_liquid EQUIPMENT FAILURE 0 0 $65,000
May 6, 2013 ENTERPRISE CRUDE PIPELINE LLC hazardous_liquid EQUIPMENT FAILURE 0 0 $250
May 6, 2013 "SHELL PIPELINE CO., L.P." hazardous_liquid EXCAVATION DAMAGE 0 0 $500
May 6, 2013 COLONIAL PIPELINE CO hazardous_liquid EQUIPMENT FAILURE 0 0 $5,000
May 5, 2013 "PVR MARCELLUS GAS GATHERING, LLC" gas_transmission EQUIPMENT FAILURE 0 0 $0
May 4, 2013 KANSAS GAS SERVICE KS gas_distribution EXCAVATION DAMAGE 0 0 $13,392
May 4, 2013 "TALLGRASS INTERSTATE GAS TRANSMISSION, LLC" gas_transmission MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD 0 0 $246,000
May 3, 2013 COLONIAL PIPELINE CO hazardous_liquid EQUIPMENT FAILURE 0 0 $500
May 3, 2013 CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORP NY gas_distribution OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE 0 0 $150
May 3, 2013 "ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" hazardous_liquid NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE 0 0 $75,000
May 3, 2013 EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO hazardous_liquid EQUIPMENT FAILURE 0 0 $3,000
May 3, 2013 COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO INC OH gas_distribution OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE 0 1 $498
May 3, 2013 "KINDER MORGAN LIQUID TERMINALS, LLC" hazardous_liquid EQUIPMENT FAILURE 0 0 $300
May 2, 2013 ENBRIDGE PIPELINES (NORTH DAKOTA) LLC hazardous_liquid MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD 0 0 $186,221
May 2, 2013 CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO OF NEW YORK NY gas_distribution OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE 0 0 $5,000
May 1, 2013 KINDER MORGAN COCHIN LLC hazardous_liquid OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE 0 0 $139,000
May 1, 2013 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO CA gas_distribution OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE 0 0 $600
Apr 30, 2013 MOBIL PIPE LINE COMPANY hazardous_liquid OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE 0 0 $0
Apr 29, 2013 MID - VALLEY PIPELINE CO hazardous_liquid EQUIPMENT FAILURE 0 0 $9,900
Apr 25, 2013 "PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P." hazardous_liquid EQUIPMENT FAILURE 0 0 $2,100
Apr 24, 2013 MARATHON PIPE LINE LLC hazardous_liquid EQUIPMENT FAILURE 0 0 $195,329
Apr 24, 2013 CYPRESS GAS PIPELINE COMPANY gas_transmission CORROSION FAILURE 0 0 $60,471
Apr 23, 2013 "ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" hazardous_liquid NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE 0 0 $128,015
Apr 23, 2013 "BUCKEYE PARTNERS, LP" hazardous_liquid INCORRECT OPERATION 0 0 $0
Apr 23, 2013 SUNOCO PIPELINE L.P. hazardous_liquid INCORRECT OPERATION 0 0 $50
Apr 23, 2013 EXPLORER PIPELINE CO hazardous_liquid INCORRECT OPERATION 0 0 $620,000
Apr 23, 2013 NORTHERN NATURAL GAS CO gas_transmission MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD 0 0 $58,994
Apr 22, 2013 ENTERPRISE CRUDE PIPELINE LLC hazardous_liquid INCORRECT OPERATION 0 0 $10,000
Apr 22, 2013 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO CA gas_distribution EXCAVATION DAMAGE 0 0 $3,000
Apr 22, 2013 MARATHON PIPE LINE LLC hazardous_liquid EQUIPMENT FAILURE 0 0 $6,000
Apr 20, 2013 "KINDER MORGAN LIQUID TERMINALS, LLC" hazardous_liquid EQUIPMENT FAILURE 0 0 $200
Apr 19, 2013 "MAGELLAN TERMINALS HOLDINGS, LP" hazardous_liquid CORROSION FAILURE 0 0 $5,000
Apr 19, 2013 ROSE ROCK MIDSTREAM L.P. hazardous_liquid CORROSION FAILURE 0 0 $5,000
Apr 18, 2013 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO CA gas_distribution EXCAVATION DAMAGE 0 0 $47,500
Apr 17, 2013 "BUCKEYE PARTNERS, LP" hazardous_liquid EQUIPMENT FAILURE 0 0 $0
Apr 17, 2013 ATLANTA GAS LIGHT CO gas_transmission EXCAVATION DAMAGE 0 0 $44,000
Apr 17, 2013 QUESTAR PIPELINE COMPANY gas_transmission EQUIPMENT FAILURE 0 0 $200
Apr 15, 2013 CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION (REFINERY) hazardous_liquid CORROSION FAILURE 0 0 $33,000
Apr 14, 2013 "ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC" LA gas_distribution OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE 0 0 $0
Apr 14, 2013 "OILTANKING, HOUSTON LP" hazardous_liquid EQUIPMENT FAILURE 0 0 $23,000
Apr 12, 2013 "NUSTAR LOGISTICS, L.P." hazardous_liquid CORROSION FAILURE 0 0 $141,492
Apr 12, 2013 AVISTA CORP WA gas_distribution EXCAVATION DAMAGE 0 0 $1,900
Apr 12, 2013 "MAGELLAN AMMONIA PIPELINE, L.P." hazardous_liquid EQUIPMENT FAILURE 0 0 $3,500

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.