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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 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2017 | NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP | RI | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $476 |
| Apr 6, 2017 | INDIANA GAS CO INC | IN | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 4 | $17,000 |
| Apr 1, 2017 | KEYSPAN ENERGY DELIVERY - NY CITY | NY | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $273,399 |
| Mar 29, 2017 | NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP | RI | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $875,000 |
| Mar 24, 2017 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - MID-TEX | TX | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $129,445 |
| Mar 23, 2017 | PEOPLES NATURAL GAS COMPANY LLC | PA | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Mar 17, 2017 | PEOPLES GAS SYSTEM INC | FL | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $1,000 |
| Mar 14, 2017 | CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO OF NEW YORK | NY | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $100 |
| Mar 10, 2017 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - MID-TEX | TX | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $19,095 |
| Mar 9, 2017 | NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION | NE | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | $2,500 |
| Mar 3, 2017 | KEYSPAN ENERGY DELIVERY - NY CITY | NY | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $8,197 |
| Mar 2, 2017 | BLACK HILLS ENERGY | CO | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $300 |
| Feb 27, 2017 | KEYSPAN ENERGY DELIVERY - NY CITY | NY | gas_distribution | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Feb 24, 2017 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $536,674 |
| Feb 23, 2017 | VICKSBURG, CITY OF | MS | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $71 |
| Feb 20, 2017 | NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS CO | OR | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $48,345 |
| Feb 7, 2017 | INDIANA GAS CO INC | IN | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $14,283 |
| Jan 31, 2017 | ADAIRSVILLE, CITY OF | GA | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 1 | $0 |
| Jan 25, 2017 | INTERMOUNTAIN GAS CO | ID | gas_distribution | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $200 |
| Jan 25, 2017 | CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION | TX | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | $1,467 |
| Jan 25, 2017 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $1,862,000 |
| Jan 20, 2017 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 1 | $40,000 |
| Jan 19, 2017 | CASCADE NATURAL GAS CORP | WA | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $365 |
| Jan 19, 2017 | DTE GAS COMPANY | MI | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $120,132 |
| Jan 18, 2017 | CASCADE NATURAL GAS CORP | WA | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $39,381 |
| Jan 16, 2017 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $60,000 |
| Jan 13, 2017 | INTERMOUNTAIN GAS CO | ID | gas_distribution | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jan 12, 2017 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 1 | $90,000 |
| Dec 27, 2016 | ENERGY WEST MONTANA | MT | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | $7,050 |
| Dec 25, 2016 | CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO OF NEW YORK | NY | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $29,787 |
| Dec 23, 2016 | SEMCO ENERGY GAS COMPANY | MI | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $500,000 |
| Dec 21, 2016 | COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO INC | OH | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $8,432 |
| Dec 20, 2016 | DOMINION HOPE | WV | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $2,930 |
| Dec 17, 2016 | KEYSPAN ENERGY DELIVERY - NY CITY | NY | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $21,986 |
| Dec 16, 2016 | BLACK HILLS ENERGY | AR | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $22,114 |
| Dec 16, 2016 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $38,305 |
| Dec 15, 2016 | NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS CO | IL | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 2 | $133,122 |
| Dec 14, 2016 | INTERMOUNTAIN GAS CO | ID | gas_distribution | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $9,972 |
| Dec 14, 2016 | PHILADELPHIA GAS WORKS | PA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 2 | $0 |
| Dec 9, 2016 | FLORIDA CITY GAS | FL | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $3,478 |
| Dec 8, 2016 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $50,000 |
| Nov 23, 2016 | MONTANA - DAKOTA UTILITIES CO | WY | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $4,500 |
| Nov 16, 2016 | AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | IL | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 1 | 4 | $105,000 |
| Nov 14, 2016 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $200,000 |
| Nov 10, 2016 | KEYSPAN ENERGY DELIVERY - NY CITY | NY | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $85,000 |
| Nov 5, 2016 | ALLIANT GAS | AZ | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | $20,000 |
| Oct 29, 2016 | COLUMBIA GAS OF VIRGINIA INC | VA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Oct 26, 2016 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - KY/MID-STATES (MID-STATES) | TN | gas_distribution | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $10,000 |
| Oct 24, 2016 | BOSTON GAS CO | MA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $33,538 |
| Oct 24, 2016 | ATLANTA GAS LIGHT CO | GA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | $41,053 |
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.