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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.
| Date | Operator | State | Type | Cause | Fatalities | Injuries | Damage ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2012 | SUNOCO PIPELINE L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $2,500 | |
| Jun 20, 2012 | ENTERPRISE CRUDE PIPELINE LLC | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $2,500 | |
| Jun 20, 2012 | J - W GATHERING CO | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $20,000 | |
| Jun 19, 2012 | VALERO TERMINALING AND DISTRIBUTION COMPANY | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Jun 17, 2012 | "BUCKEYE PARTNERS, LP" | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Jun 15, 2012 | ROSE ROCK MIDSTREAM L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $6,020 | |
| Jun 15, 2012 | WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO | DC | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 13, 2012 | "PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P." | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Jun 13, 2012 | ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS OPERATING LLC | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Jun 13, 2012 | ENTERPRISE CRUDE PIPELINE LLC | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $1,500 | |
| Jun 12, 2012 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | $0 |
| Jun 12, 2012 | ENTERPRISE CRUDE PIPELINE LLC | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $3,000 | |
| Jun 12, 2012 | "PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P." | hazardous_liquid | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $4,000 | |
| Jun 11, 2012 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $2,000 |
| Jun 11, 2012 | MID - VALLEY PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $3,000 | |
| Jun 11, 2012 | ENTERPRISE CRUDE PIPELINE LLC | hazardous_liquid | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $1,000 | |
| Jun 10, 2012 | DEKALB - CHEROKEE COUNTIES GAS DISTRICT | AL | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $853 |
| Jun 9, 2012 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $2,000 |
| Jun 9, 2012 | "TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPE LINE COMPANY, LLC" | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $100,000 | |
| Jun 9, 2012 | ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS OPERATING LLC | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Jun 8, 2012 | "MAGELLAN PIPELINE COMPANY, LP" | hazardous_liquid | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $100,000 | |
| Jun 8, 2012 | "SHELL PIPELINE CO., L.P." | hazardous_liquid | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $50,000 | |
| Jun 7, 2012 | TEXAS GAS TRANSMISSION LLC | gas_transmission | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $25,000 | |
| Jun 6, 2012 | "PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P." | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $4,000 | |
| Jun 6, 2012 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $10,000 |
| Jun 6, 2012 | OXY USA INC | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $8,000 | |
| Jun 6, 2012 | NATURAL GAS PIPELINE CO OF AMERICA (KMI) | gas_transmission | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $25,000 | |
| Jun 6, 2012 | CALNEV PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $4,500 | |
| Jun 5, 2012 | "BUCKEYE PARTNERS, LP" | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $1,000,000 | |
| Jun 4, 2012 | JAYHAWK PIPELINE LLC | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $1,000 | |
| Jun 2, 2012 | "OILTANKING, HOUSTON LP" | hazardous_liquid | OTHER ACCIDENT CAUSE | 1 | 1 | $0 | |
| Jun 1, 2012 | GAS TRANSMISSION NORTHWEST CORPORATION (GTN) | gas_transmission | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Jun 1, 2012 | ENERGY TRANSFER COMPANY | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $25 | |
| May 31, 2012 | INTERMOUNTAIN GAS CO | ID | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| May 30, 2012 | ENTERPRISE CRUDE PIPELINE LLC | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $5,000 | |
| May 27, 2012 | PHILLIPS 66 PIPELINE LLC | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $1,500 | |
| May 24, 2012 | "ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $2,500 | |
| May 23, 2012 | SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC CO | gas_transmission | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $36,000 | |
| May 23, 2012 | PHILLIPS 66 PIPELINE LLC | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $7,000 | |
| May 22, 2012 | ENTERPRISE CRUDE PIPELINE LLC | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $2,000 | |
| May 22, 2012 | COLONIAL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $2,800 | |
| May 22, 2012 | CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO OF NEW YORK | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $20,683 | |
| May 22, 2012 | WAUKEE MUNICIPAL GAS | IA | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| May 22, 2012 | CHEVRON PIPE LINE CO | hazardous_liquid | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| May 19, 2012 | "MAGELLAN AMMONIA PIPELINE, L.P." | hazardous_liquid | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $17,000 | |
| May 19, 2012 | "PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P." | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $200 | |
| May 19, 2012 | "KINDER MORGAN LIQUID TERMINALS, LLC" | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $55,000 | |
| May 19, 2012 | COLONIAL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $7,000 | |
| May 18, 2012 | SUNOCO PIPELINE L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $1,350 | |
| May 18, 2012 | ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS OPERATING LLC | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $2,000 |
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.