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PHMSA Pipeline Incident Database
Browse 281 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 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2018 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jun 16, 2018 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| May 16, 2018 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Mar 27, 2018 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Feb 26, 2018 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Feb 16, 2018 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Feb 4, 2018 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Oct 24, 2017 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Oct 15, 2017 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Oct 2, 2017 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jul 20, 2017 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jun 28, 2017 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jun 28, 2017 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jun 26, 2017 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jun 19, 2017 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jun 16, 2017 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jun 16, 2017 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Apr 30, 2017 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Apr 21, 2017 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Apr 14, 2017 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Apr 11, 2017 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Apr 8, 2017 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Mar 7, 2017 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Feb 7, 2017 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jan 17, 2017 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Nov 29, 2016 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Nov 24, 2016 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Nov 6, 2016 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Oct 12, 2016 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Sep 24, 2016 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Sep 5, 2016 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Aug 26, 2016 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Aug 8, 2016 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jul 30, 2016 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jul 28, 2016 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jul 14, 2016 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jun 19, 2016 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jun 15, 2016 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jun 9, 2016 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| May 25, 2016 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| May 1, 2016 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Apr 19, 2016 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Mar 28, 2016 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Mar 21, 2016 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Feb 7, 2016 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jan 29, 2016 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jan 8, 2016 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jan 3, 2016 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Dec 18, 2015 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Dec 14, 2015 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 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.