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175 incidents in CA.
PHMSA Pipeline Incident Database
Browse 175 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 23, 2018 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 3 | — |
| Apr 10, 2018 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Apr 5, 2018 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Mar 28, 2018 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Mar 10, 2018 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 1 | — |
| Jan 20, 2018 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 1 | — |
| Jan 9, 2018 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Dec 28, 2017 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Dec 12, 2017 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Nov 27, 2017 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — |
| Nov 2, 2017 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Oct 21, 2017 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Oct 9, 2017 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sep 11, 2017 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sep 6, 2017 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jul 27, 2017 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jul 21, 2017 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jul 13, 2017 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jul 3, 2017 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jul 3, 2017 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jun 20, 2017 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| May 25, 2017 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| May 8, 2017 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Feb 24, 2017 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jan 25, 2017 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jan 20, 2017 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 1 | — |
| Jan 16, 2017 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jan 12, 2017 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 1 | — |
| Dec 16, 2016 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Dec 8, 2016 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Nov 14, 2016 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 22, 2016 | SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 10, 2016 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 10, 2016 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 3, 2016 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jul 16, 2016 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jul 14, 2016 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jul 8, 2016 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| May 25, 2016 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Apr 29, 2016 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Mar 13, 2016 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Feb 25, 2016 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jan 17, 2016 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jan 7, 2016 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 1 | — |
| Nov 9, 2015 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 1 | 0 | — |
| Oct 29, 2015 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 26, 2015 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 2 | — |
| Aug 16, 2015 | SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 12, 2015 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jul 14, 2015 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 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.