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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 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2012 | ONEOK WESTEX TRANSMISSION, LLC | gas_transmission | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $2,000 | |
| Oct 4, 2012 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Sep 28, 2012 | ACADIAN GAS PIPELINE SYSTEM | gas_transmission | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | $61,000 | |
| Sep 24, 2012 | FLORIDA GAS TRANSMISSION CO | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $80,000 | |
| Sep 14, 2012 | GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY, LP | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $1,100,000 | |
| Sep 7, 2012 | TARGA RESOURCES OPERATING LP | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $12,000 | |
| Sep 7, 2012 | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $28,996 | |
| Sep 6, 2012 | TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION LP (SPECTRA ENERGY CORP) | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $600,000 | |
| Sep 5, 2012 | ALASKA PIPELINE CO | gas_transmission | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Sep 5, 2012 | ENBRIDGE OFFSHORE (GAS TRANSMISSION) LLC | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $164,574 | |
| Sep 4, 2012 | TARGA RESOURCES OPERATING LP | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $2,000 | |
| Sep 1, 2012 | TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION LP (SPECTRA ENERGY CORP) | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $425,908 | |
| Aug 28, 2012 | ATMOS PIPELINE - TEXAS | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $50,000 | |
| Aug 28, 2012 | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $448 | |
| Aug 25, 2012 | COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION CORP | gas_transmission | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 4 | $45,000 | |
| Aug 20, 2012 | TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPE LINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $302,000 | |
| Aug 16, 2012 | EL PASO NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $2,747 | |
| Aug 13, 2012 | TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION LP (SPECTRA ENERGY CORP) | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $600,000 | |
| Aug 7, 2012 | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $113,580 | |
| Aug 6, 2012 | CYPRESS GAS PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $50,000 | |
| Aug 4, 2012 | CROSSTEX LIG, LLC | gas_transmission | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $25,000,000 | |
| Aug 3, 2012 | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $500 | |
| Aug 2, 2012 | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC | gas_transmission | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $79,416 | |
| Jul 31, 2012 | NORTHERN BORDER PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $500 | |
| Jul 24, 2012 | CENTERPOINT ENERGY GAS TRANSMISSION | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $24,825 | |
| Jul 20, 2012 | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE CO (EL PASO) | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $16,000 | |
| Jul 15, 2012 | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE CO (EL PASO) | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $110,000 | |
| Jul 15, 2012 | EQT MIDSTREAM | gas_transmission | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Jul 14, 2012 | TARGA RESOURCES OPERATING LP | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $170,000 | |
| Jul 14, 2012 | CENTERPOINT ENERGY GAS TRANSMISSION | gas_transmission | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Jul 13, 2012 | ANR PIPELINE CO | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $298,000 | |
| Jul 13, 2012 | ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS OPERATING LLC | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $500 | |
| Jul 12, 2012 | GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY, LP | gas_transmission | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $84,500 | |
| Jul 9, 2012 | ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS OPERATING LLC | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $2,000 | |
| Jun 28, 2012 | ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS OPERATING LLC | gas_transmission | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $150,000 | |
| Jun 28, 2012 | TARGA RESOURCES OPERATING LP | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $170,000 | |
| Jun 21, 2012 | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE CO (EL PASO) | gas_transmission | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $175,000 | |
| Jun 20, 2012 | CENTERPOINT ENERGY GAS TRANSMISSION | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $90,760 | |
| Jun 20, 2012 | J - W GATHERING CO | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $20,000 | |
| Jun 13, 2012 | ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS OPERATING LLC | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Jun 9, 2012 | TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPE LINE COMPANY, LLC | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $100,000 | |
| Jun 7, 2012 | TEXAS GAS TRANSMISSION LLC | gas_transmission | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $25,000 | |
| Jun 6, 2012 | NATURAL GAS PIPELINE CO OF AMERICA (KMI) | gas_transmission | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $25,000 | |
| Jun 1, 2012 | GAS TRANSMISSION NORTHWEST CORPORATION (GTN) | gas_transmission | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| May 23, 2012 | SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC CO | gas_transmission | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $36,000 | |
| May 22, 2012 | CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO OF NEW YORK | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $20,683 | |
| May 18, 2012 | ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS OPERATING LLC | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $2,000 | |
| May 10, 2012 | COLUMBIA GULF TRANSMISSION CO | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $500 | |
| May 2, 2012 | MOJAVE PIPELINE OPERATING COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $488,000 | |
| May 1, 2012 | TARGA RESOURCES OPERATING LP | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $18,000 |
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.