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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 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2011 | SOUTHERN STAR CENTRAL GAS PIPELINE, INC | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Dec 4, 2011 | QUESTAR PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $134,000 | |
| Dec 3, 2011 | WILLIAMS GAS PIPELINE - TRANSCO | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $6,961,000 | |
| Dec 1, 2011 | PEOPLES GAS LIGHT & COKE CO | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $65,000 | |
| Nov 27, 2011 | QUESTAR PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $500 | |
| Nov 22, 2011 | ENBRIDGE OFFSHORE (GAS TRANSMISSION) LLC | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $196,327 | |
| Nov 21, 2011 | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE CO (EL PASO) | gas_transmission | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $450,000 | |
| Nov 19, 2011 | ENOGEX LLC | gas_transmission | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Nov 18, 2011 | QUESTAR PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Nov 16, 2011 | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE CO (EL PASO) | gas_transmission | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $400,000 | |
| Nov 13, 2011 | QUESTAR PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Nov 11, 2011 | DUKE ENERGY OHIO | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $24,341 | |
| Nov 10, 2011 | TRANSWESTERN PIPELINE COMPANY LLC | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $15,800 | |
| Nov 4, 2011 | ENOGEX LLC | gas_transmission | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Nov 3, 2011 | COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION CORP | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $23,300,000 | |
| Oct 30, 2011 | WILLIAMS GAS PIPELINE - TRANSCO | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $650,000 | |
| Oct 25, 2011 | ENBRIDGE OFFSHORE (GAS TRANSMISSION) LLC | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Oct 23, 2011 | CENTERPOINT ENERGY GAS TRANSMISSION | gas_transmission | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $172,676 | |
| Oct 20, 2011 | FLORIDA GAS TRANSMISSION CO | gas_transmission | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Oct 6, 2011 | WILLISTON BASIN INTERSTATE PIPELINE CO | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $2 | |
| Oct 3, 2011 | ONEOK GAS TRANSPORTATION, LLC | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $63,482 | |
| Sep 28, 2011 | QUESTAR PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Sep 28, 2011 | COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION CORP | gas_transmission | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | $450 | |
| Sep 24, 2011 | CENTERPOINT ENERGY GAS TRANSMISSION | gas_transmission | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $17,583 | |
| Sep 23, 2011 | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $10,172 | |
| Sep 21, 2011 | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE CO (EL PASO) | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $600 | |
| Sep 19, 2011 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $1,740,000 | |
| Sep 19, 2011 | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE CO (EL PASO) | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $122,500 | |
| Sep 9, 2011 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $55,000 | |
| Sep 8, 2011 | WILLIAMS GAS PIPELINE - TRANSCO | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $59,100 | |
| Sep 4, 2011 | COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION CORP | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $642 | |
| Aug 31, 2011 | J - W GATHERING CO | gas_transmission | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $25,500 | |
| Aug 29, 2011 | CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORP | gas_transmission | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $440,000 | |
| Aug 28, 2011 | ENBRIDGE OFFSHORE (GAS TRANSMISSION) LLC | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $70,074 | |
| Aug 22, 2011 | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE CO (EL PASO) | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $759,503 | |
| Aug 16, 2011 | CENTERPOINT ENERGY GAS TRANSMISSION | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Aug 16, 2011 | EL PASO NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $102,500 | |
| Aug 16, 2011 | NATURAL GAS PIPELINE CO OF AMERICA (KMI) | gas_transmission | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 1 | $1,318,206 | |
| Aug 15, 2011 | SOUTHERN STAR CENTRAL GAS PIPELINE, INC | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $116,300 | |
| Aug 4, 2011 | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE CO (EL PASO) | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $266,775 | |
| Aug 3, 2011 | KANSAS GAS SERVICE | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Jul 29, 2011 | TARGA RESOURCES OPERATING LP | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $225,000 | |
| Jul 27, 2011 | EL PASO NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $159,800 | |
| Jul 21, 2011 | QUESTAR PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Jul 20, 2011 | TRANSCANADA NORTHERN BORDER INC | gas_transmission | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $4,280,685 | |
| Jul 12, 2011 | COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION CORP | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $17,500 | |
| Jul 10, 2011 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $200,000 | |
| Jul 9, 2011 | ANR PIPELINE CO | gas_transmission | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Jul 8, 2011 | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE CO (EL PASO) | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $673,214 | |
| Jul 5, 2011 | NORTHERN BORDER PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $75,000 |
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.