Browse Pipeline Incidents
55 incidents in PA.
PHMSA Pipeline Incident Database
Browse 55 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 25, 2011 | PECO ENERGY CO | PA | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 1 | — |
| Feb 9, 2011 | UGI UTILITIES, INC | PA | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 5 | 3 | — |
| Jan 18, 2011 | PHILADELPHIA GAS WORKS | PA | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 1 | 3 | — |
| Apr 26, 2010 | DOMINION PEOPLES | PA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Apr 26, 2010 | PECO ENERGY CO | PA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | — |
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.