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1,835 incidents (gas_transmission).
PHMSA Pipeline Incident Database
Browse 1,835 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 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2016 | ENERGY TRANSFER COMPANY | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $44,132 | |
| Sep 13, 2016 | SOUTHERN NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Sep 8, 2016 | TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION, LP (SPECTRA ENERGY PARTNERS, LP) | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $1,200,000 | |
| Sep 7, 2016 | ANR PIPELINE CO | gas_transmission | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $93,995 | |
| Aug 27, 2016 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $450,000 | |
| Aug 25, 2016 | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $50,000 | |
| Aug 25, 2016 | COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION, LLC | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Aug 21, 2016 | GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY, LP | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $1,500 | |
| Aug 17, 2016 | ONEOK GAS TRANSPORTATION, LLC | gas_transmission | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | $26,611 | |
| Aug 12, 2016 | ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS OPERATING LLC | gas_transmission | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $500 | |
| Aug 10, 2016 | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | gas_transmission | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Aug 9, 2016 | GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY, LP | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Aug 4, 2016 | EL PASO NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Aug 3, 2016 | EL PASO NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $11,200 | |
| Aug 2, 2016 | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $10,909 | |
| Aug 1, 2016 | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $30,000 | |
| Jul 31, 2016 | WBI ENERGY TRANSMISSION, INC. | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Jul 20, 2016 | DESTIN PIPELINE COMPANY, LLC | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $2,500 | |
| Jul 18, 2016 | KINDER MORGAN TEJAS PIPELINE | gas_transmission | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $13,461,000 | |
| Jul 18, 2016 | ENERGY TRANSFER COMPANY | gas_transmission | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | $2,300,000 | |
| Jul 16, 2016 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $188,587 | |
| Jul 15, 2016 | TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION, LP (SPECTRA ENERGY PARTNERS, LP) | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $500,000 | |
| Jul 13, 2016 | TEXAS GAS TRANSMISSION, LLC | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $404,133 | |
| Jul 1, 2016 | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Jun 30, 2016 | ANR PIPELINE CO | gas_transmission | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $350,000 | |
| Jun 19, 2016 | KINDER MORGAN TEXAS PIPELINE CO | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Jun 10, 2016 | SOUTHERN STAR CENTRAL GAS PIPELINE, INC | gas_transmission | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $195,000 | |
| Jun 9, 2016 | GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY, LP | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $154,951 | |
| Jun 9, 2016 | TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION, LP (SPECTRA ENERGY PARTNERS, LP) | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $916,400 | |
| Jun 5, 2016 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | gas_transmission | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $773,015 | |
| Jun 3, 2016 | KINDER MORGAN TEJAS PIPELINE | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $100 | |
| May 21, 2016 | GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY, LP | gas_transmission | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $7,500 | |
| May 21, 2016 | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| May 13, 2016 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $5,000 | |
| May 11, 2016 | VECTREN ENERGY DELIVERY OF OHIO | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $92,116 | |
| May 9, 2016 | MARKWEST OKLAHOMA GAS COMPANY, LLC | gas_transmission | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| May 6, 2016 | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $19,915 | |
| May 4, 2016 | COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION, LLC | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $15,000 | |
| May 3, 2016 | TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPE LINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Apr 29, 2016 | TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION, LP (SPECTRA ENERGY PARTNERS, LP) | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 1 | $624,000 | |
| Apr 28, 2016 | EAST TENNESSEE NATURAL GAS, LLC (SPECTRA ENERGY PARTNERS, LP) | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $1,000 | |
| Apr 27, 2016 | TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPE LINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | $808,220 | |
| Apr 26, 2016 | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $80,000 | |
| Apr 14, 2016 | COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION, LLC | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $51,265 | |
| Apr 13, 2016 | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $76,215 | |
| Apr 12, 2016 | SOUTHCROSS CCNG TRANSMISSION LTD | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 2 | 1 | $0 | |
| Apr 9, 2016 | TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION, LP (SPECTRA ENERGY PARTNERS, LP) | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $15,000 | |
| Apr 6, 2016 | AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 1 | 0 | $96,401 | |
| Mar 28, 2016 | ENABLE GAS TRANSMISSION, LLC | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $118,123 | |
| Mar 22, 2016 | KINDER MORGAN TEXAS PIPELINE CO | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $35,000 |
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.