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PHMSA Pipeline Incident Database
Browse 281 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 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2021 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Mar 23, 2021 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Feb 28, 2021 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Feb 25, 2021 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Feb 23, 2021 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Feb 9, 2021 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Oct 23, 2020 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Oct 13, 2020 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Sep 2, 2020 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Aug 3, 2020 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jun 26, 2020 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| May 15, 2020 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| May 14, 2020 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| May 5, 2020 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Mar 11, 2020 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Mar 11, 2020 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Feb 25, 2020 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Feb 19, 2020 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Nov 9, 2019 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Sep 30, 2019 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Aug 21, 2019 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Aug 17, 2019 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jul 26, 2019 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jul 24, 2019 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jul 23, 2019 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jul 12, 2019 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jul 4, 2019 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jul 3, 2019 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jun 19, 2019 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| May 17, 2019 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| May 16, 2019 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Apr 23, 2019 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Apr 23, 2019 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Mar 17, 2019 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Mar 13, 2019 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Feb 14, 2019 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Feb 1, 2019 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jan 24, 2019 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Dec 27, 2018 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Dec 2, 2018 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Dec 1, 2018 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Oct 25, 2018 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Oct 23, 2018 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Sep 16, 2018 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Sep 15, 2018 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Sep 14, 2018 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Aug 28, 2018 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Aug 27, 2018 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jul 19, 2018 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jun 27, 2018 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION 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.