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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 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2012 | "BUCKEYE PARTNERS, LP" | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $27,901 | |
| May 18, 2012 | MARATHON PIPE LINE LLC | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $1,700 | |
| May 17, 2012 | EXPLORER PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| May 17, 2012 | SINCLAIR TRANSPORTATION COMPANY | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $6,000 | |
| May 17, 2012 | ENTERPRISE CRUDE PIPELINE LLC | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| May 15, 2012 | "KOCH PIPELINE COMPANY, L.P." | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $40,221 | |
| May 15, 2012 | ELIZABETHTOWN GAS CO | NJ | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 1 | $0 |
| May 15, 2012 | BRIDGER PIPELINE LLC | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $4,195 | |
| May 14, 2012 | "MAGELLAN TERMINALS HOLDINGS, LP" | hazardous_liquid | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $10,000 | |
| May 14, 2012 | SUNOCO PIPELINE L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $4,000 | |
| May 13, 2012 | NATIONAL GAS & OIL CORP | OH | gas_distribution | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 1 | $2,500 |
| May 12, 2012 | BP USFO/LOGISTICS | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $3,700 | |
| May 10, 2012 | SUNOCO PIPELINE L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $59,440 | |
| May 10, 2012 | COLUMBIA GULF TRANSMISSION CO | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $500 | |
| May 8, 2012 | "SHELL PIPELINE CO., L.P." | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $7,000 | |
| May 8, 2012 | EXPLORER PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $16,000 | |
| May 6, 2012 | "COFFEYVILLE RESOURCES CRUDE TRANSPORTATION, LLC" | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $5,300 | |
| May 6, 2012 | "CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP., DBA CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNESOTA GAS" | MN | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $55,409 |
| May 4, 2012 | WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO | DC | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | $1,100 |
| May 3, 2012 | "PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P." | hazardous_liquid | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| May 2, 2012 | MOJAVE PIPELINE OPERATING COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $488,000 | |
| May 1, 2012 | TARGA RESOURCES OPERATING LP | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $18,000 | |
| May 1, 2012 | ONEOK NGL PIPELINE LP | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $250 | |
| May 1, 2012 | MIDWESTERN GAS TRANSMISSION CO | gas_transmission | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $12,000 | |
| May 1, 2012 | "GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY, LP" | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Apr 30, 2012 | ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS OPERATING LLC | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $22,000 | |
| Apr 29, 2012 | "PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P." | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Apr 28, 2012 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $267,200 | |
| Apr 28, 2012 | PUGET SOUND ENERGY | WA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $3,500 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $135,560 | |
| Apr 25, 2012 | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 2 | $218,190 | |
| Apr 25, 2012 | ENTERPRISE CRUDE PIPELINE LLC | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $2,000 | |
| Apr 25, 2012 | ANR PIPELINE CO | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $2,000 | |
| Apr 23, 2012 | "BUCKEYE PARTNERS, LP" | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Apr 23, 2012 | ENTERPRISE CRUDE PIPELINE LLC | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $2,500 | |
| Apr 23, 2012 | MID - VALLEY PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $8,500 | |
| Apr 20, 2012 | CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION (TERMINALS) | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $25,000 | |
| Apr 19, 2012 | "BP PIPELINES (ALASKA), INC" | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $980 | |
| Apr 19, 2012 | CONOCOPHILLIPS | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $45,000 | |
| Apr 19, 2012 | TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION LP (SPECTRA ENERGY CORP) | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $300,000 | |
| Apr 19, 2012 | MOTIVA ENTERPRISE LLC | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $11,000 | |
| Apr 19, 2012 | EXXONMOBIL OIL CORP - WEST COAST | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $500 | |
| Apr 18, 2012 | TARGA RESOURCES OPERATING LP | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $168,000 | |
| Apr 17, 2012 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | "PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE" | 0 | 0 | $51,000 |
| Apr 16, 2012 | "KINDER MORGAN LIQUID TERMINALS, LLC" | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $4,000 | |
| Apr 16, 2012 | ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS OPERATING LLC | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $1,000 | |
| Apr 16, 2012 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $100 | |
| Apr 16, 2012 | "MAGELLAN PIPELINE COMPANY, LP" | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $1,000 | |
| Apr 16, 2012 | "PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P." | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $7,000 | |
| Apr 13, 2012 | TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION LP (SPECTRA ENERGY CORP) | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 1 | $250,000 |
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.