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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 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2014 | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $10,342 | |
| Jan 29, 2014 | GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY, LP | gas_transmission | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $74,000 | |
| Jan 26, 2014 | ENBRIDGE PIPELINES (EAST TEXAS) L.P. | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Jan 24, 2014 | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $81,000 | |
| Jan 23, 2014 | COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO INC | gas_transmission | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $300,000 | |
| Jan 23, 2014 | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $144 | |
| Jan 17, 2014 | ANR PIPELINE CO | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $135,000 | |
| Jan 13, 2014 | ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS OPERATING LLC | gas_transmission | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Jan 12, 2014 | COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION, LLC | gas_transmission | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $10,000 | |
| Jan 10, 2014 | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF NORTH CAROLINA | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $235,193 | |
| Jan 6, 2014 | DTE GAS COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $2,250 | |
| Jan 6, 2014 | ONEOK GAS TRANSPORTATION, LLC | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $180,000 | |
| Jan 3, 2014 | COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION, LLC | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Dec 31, 2013 | TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPE LINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $250,000 | |
| Dec 27, 2013 | SOUTHERN STAR CENTRAL GAS PIPELINE, INC | gas_transmission | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | $2,659,055 | |
| Dec 26, 2013 | SOUTHERN STAR CENTRAL GAS PIPELINE, INC | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $15,772 | |
| Dec 23, 2013 | WBI ENERGY TRANSMISSION, INC. | gas_transmission | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Dec 21, 2013 | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $500 | |
| Dec 18, 2013 | QUESTAR PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $100 | |
| Dec 16, 2013 | NORTHWEST PIPELINE LLC | gas_transmission | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $100,000 | |
| Dec 15, 2013 | KINETICA ENERGY EXPRESS LLC | gas_transmission | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $100 | |
| Dec 12, 2013 | COLUMBIA GULF TRANSMISSION CO | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $250 | |
| Dec 11, 2013 | TARGA RESOURCES OPERATING LLC | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $182,500 | |
| Dec 6, 2013 | COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION CORP | gas_transmission | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $50,000 | |
| Dec 3, 2013 | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $2,500 | |
| Dec 2, 2013 | ANR PIPELINE CO | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $255,000 | |
| Nov 30, 2013 | NORTHERN BORDER PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $1,508 | |
| Nov 28, 2013 | PANHANDLE EASTERN PIPELINE CO | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $929,500 | |
| Nov 27, 2013 | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Nov 27, 2013 | GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY, LP | gas_transmission | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $100 | |
| Nov 25, 2013 | GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY, LP | gas_transmission | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $100,000 | |
| Nov 22, 2013 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $200,000 | |
| Nov 21, 2013 | SOUTHERN NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $40,000 | |
| Nov 15, 2013 | TARGA RESOURCES OPERATING LLC | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $160,000 | |
| Nov 15, 2013 | SHELL PIPELINE CORP | gas_transmission | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $6,100,000 | |
| Nov 7, 2013 | SHELL PIPELINE CORP | gas_transmission | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $460,000 | |
| Nov 1, 2013 | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $50,000 | |
| Oct 29, 2013 | SOUTHERN STAR CENTRAL GAS PIPELINE, INC | gas_transmission | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $384,285 | |
| Oct 27, 2013 | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $100 | |
| Oct 23, 2013 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $100,000 | |
| Oct 22, 2013 | NATURAL GAS PIPELINE CO OF AMERICA (KMI) | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Oct 13, 2013 | COLUMBIA GULF TRANSMISSION, LLC | gas_transmission | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Oct 10, 2013 | KINETICA ENERGY EXPRESS LLC | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $341,700 | |
| Oct 8, 2013 | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $55,000 | |
| Oct 1, 2013 | ENABLE GAS TRANSMISSION, LLC | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $59,000 | |
| Sep 28, 2013 | SOUTHERN STAR CENTRAL GAS PIPELINE, INC | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $325,000 | |
| Sep 21, 2013 | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $500 | |
| Sep 16, 2013 | EL PASO NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $100 | |
| Sep 9, 2013 | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $500,000 | |
| Aug 29, 2013 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | gas_transmission | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $195,000 |
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.