Browse Pipeline Incidents
126 incidents.
PHMSA Pipeline Incident Database
Browse 126 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 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2012 | "ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" | hazardous_liquid | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $15,000 | |
| Mar 3, 2012 | "ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" | hazardous_liquid | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 2 | 3 | $864,819 | |
| Feb 21, 2012 | "ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $10,000 | |
| Feb 17, 2012 | "ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" | hazardous_liquid | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Feb 16, 2012 | "ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $2,370 | |
| Feb 15, 2012 | "ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" | hazardous_liquid | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $50,000 | |
| Nov 20, 2011 | "ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $1,100 | |
| Nov 8, 2011 | "ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $2,300 | |
| Oct 12, 2011 | "ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $12,000 | |
| Sep 25, 2011 | "ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $20,100 | |
| Aug 17, 2011 | "ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" | hazardous_liquid | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $1,300 | |
| Apr 4, 2011 | "ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $67,647 | |
| Dec 1, 2010 | "ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $50 | |
| Nov 11, 2010 | "ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $1,000 | |
| Sep 23, 2010 | "ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $100 | |
| Sep 11, 2010 | "ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $20,000 | |
| Sep 9, 2010 | "ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" | hazardous_liquid | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $2,810,324 | |
| Jul 29, 2010 | "ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $50,000 | |
| Jul 28, 2010 | "ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jul 25, 2010 | "ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" | hazardous_liquid | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $3,000,000 | |
| Jul 2, 2010 | "ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $14,000 | |
| Jun 8, 2010 | "ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" | hazardous_liquid | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $8,000 | |
| Apr 17, 2010 | "ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" | hazardous_liquid | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $550,000 | |
| Mar 11, 2010 | "ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" | hazardous_liquid | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $1,000 | |
| Jan 8, 2010 | "ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" | hazardous_liquid | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $76,940 | |
| Jan 6, 2010 | "ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" | hazardous_liquid | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $200 |
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.