Browse Pipeline Incidents
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PHMSA Pipeline Incident Database
Browse 62 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 19, 2011 | NUSTAR PIPELINE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP L.P. | hazardous_liquid | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $2,000 | |
| Jul 16, 2011 | NUSTAR PIPELINE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP L.P. | hazardous_liquid | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $930,000 | |
| Jul 4, 2011 | NUSTAR PIPELINE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $4,000 | |
| Jun 9, 2011 | NUSTAR PIPELINE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $20,000 | |
| Mar 30, 2011 | NUSTAR PIPELINE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $4,500 | |
| Dec 21, 2010 | NUSTAR PIPELINE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $4,200 | |
| Dec 12, 2010 | NUSTAR PIPELINE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $500 | |
| Dec 5, 2010 | NUSTAR PIPELINE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Nov 27, 2010 | NUSTAR PIPELINE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP L.P. | hazardous_liquid | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $27,700 | |
| Sep 8, 2010 | NUSTAR PIPELINE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $2,500 | |
| Jun 16, 2010 | NUSTAR PIPELINE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP L.P. | hazardous_liquid | OTHER ACCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Jan 22, 2010 | NUSTAR PIPELINE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP L.P. | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 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.