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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 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2015 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $37,081 |
| May 15, 2015 | COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO INC | OH | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $128,698 |
| May 12, 2015 | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | MI | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $854 |
| May 10, 2015 | FLORIDA CITY GAS | FL | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | $998,483 |
| May 9, 2015 | CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO OF NEW YORK | NY | gas_distribution | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 1 | $78,000 |
| May 8, 2015 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $190,000 |
| May 2, 2015 | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | MI | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $30,519 |
| Apr 29, 2015 | WISCONSIN GAS LLC DBA WE ENERGIES | WI | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $3,000 |
| Apr 14, 2015 | KEYSPAN ENERGY DELIVERY - NY CITY | NY | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 10, 2015 | FLORENCE GAS DEPT, CITY OF | AL | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $200 |
| Mar 25, 2015 | ATLANTA GAS LIGHT CO | GA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $2,300 |
| Mar 21, 2015 | COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO INC | OH | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | $1,755 |
| Mar 14, 2015 | ENSTAR NATURAL GAS CO | AK | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $5,000 |
| Mar 13, 2015 | MISSOURI GAS ENERGY | MO | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $12,652 |
| Mar 13, 2015 | GREAT PLAINS NATURAL GAS CO | MN | gas_distribution | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $1,500 |
| Mar 10, 2015 | COLORADO SPRINGS, CITY OF | CO | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Mar 9, 2015 | COLONIAL GAS CO - LOWELL DIV | MA | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $1,000 |
| Mar 9, 2015 | POWELL CLINCH UTIL DIST | TN | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Mar 5, 2015 | KEYSPAN ENERGY DELIVERY - NY CITY | NY | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 1 | $150 |
| Mar 5, 2015 | KANSAS GAS SERVICE COMPANY, A DIVISION OF ONE GAS, INC. | KS | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $187 |
| Mar 5, 2015 | DTE GAS COMPANY | MI | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 1 | 1 | $13,320 |
| Mar 2, 2015 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - MID-TEX | TX | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $1,915 |
| Feb 27, 2015 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $163,600 |
| Feb 24, 2015 | FLORIDA PUBLIC UTILITIES CO | FL | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 1 | $0 |
| Feb 24, 2015 | NEW JERSEY NATURAL GAS CO | NJ | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 2 | $0 |
| Feb 22, 2015 | NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP | RI | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $1,000 |
| Feb 22, 2015 | COLUMBIA GAS OF MASSACHUSETTS | MA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $4,500 |
| Feb 20, 2015 | NORTHERN UTILITIES, INC. (NH) | NH | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | $3,500 |
| Feb 19, 2015 | COLUMBIA GAS OF MASSACHUSETTS | MA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $1,000 |
| Feb 16, 2015 | COLUMBIA GAS OF MASSACHUSETTS | MA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $1,000 |
| Feb 16, 2015 | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | MI | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $3,693 |
| Feb 16, 2015 | PHILADELPHIA GAS WORKS | PA | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $1,000 |
| Feb 11, 2015 | KEYSPAN ENERGY DELIVERY - LONG ISLAND | NY | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 2 | $0 |
| Feb 11, 2015 | COLONIAL GAS CO - LOWELL DIV | MA | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $500 |
| Feb 11, 2015 | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | MI | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | $22,693 |
| Feb 9, 2015 | OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS COMPANY, A DIVISION OF ONE GAS, INC. | OK | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | $28 |
| Feb 6, 2015 | CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION | TX | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $250 |
| Feb 3, 2015 | SOUTHWEST GAS CORP | NV | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $383 |
| Jan 29, 2015 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $56,000 |
| Jan 27, 2015 | CORDOVA, WATER WORKS & GAS BOARD FO THE CITY OF | AL | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 1 | 1 | $1,000 |
| Jan 26, 2015 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $6,200 |
| Jan 20, 2015 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $93,000 |
| Jan 11, 2015 | AVISTA CORP | ID | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $100 |
| Jan 9, 2015 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - WEST TEXAS | TX | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $7,500 |
| Dec 29, 2014 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $325,000 |
| Dec 29, 2014 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - MISSISSIPPI | MS | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $2,000 |
| Dec 28, 2014 | SOUTHWEST GAS CORP | AZ | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $80,000 |
| Dec 27, 2014 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - MID-TEX | TX | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 1 | 2 | $82 |
| Dec 20, 2014 | INDIANA NATURAL GAS CORP | IN | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 1 | 0 | $3,000 |
| Dec 14, 2014 | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO | CO | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $55,000 |
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.