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PHMSA Pipeline Incident Database
Browse 97 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 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2016 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jul 1, 2016 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jun 2, 2016 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Oct 20, 2015 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Mar 17, 2015 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Mar 4, 2015 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jan 19, 2015 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Dec 30, 2014 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Dec 15, 2014 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Sep 24, 2014 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Aug 10, 2013 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 3 | — | |
| May 3, 2013 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Mar 6, 2013 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Feb 21, 2013 | COLLINS PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Feb 18, 2013 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Feb 4, 2013 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Nov 3, 2012 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Oct 16, 2012 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Oct 16, 2012 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Oct 7, 2012 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Aug 20, 2012 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Apr 28, 2012 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Apr 16, 2012 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Apr 10, 2012 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Apr 10, 2012 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Mar 16, 2012 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Feb 13, 2012 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Feb 1, 2012 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Oct 3, 2011 | MOBIL CORP | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Aug 21, 2011 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Aug 19, 2011 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Aug 12, 2011 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jul 12, 2011 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jul 1, 2011 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Apr 1, 2011 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Feb 20, 2011 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Feb 2, 2011 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jan 18, 2011 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jan 6, 2011 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Dec 17, 2010 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Sep 5, 2010 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Aug 31, 2010 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jul 12, 2010 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jul 7, 2010 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Apr 14, 2010 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Mar 4, 2010 | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — |
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.