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1,478 incidents (gas_distribution).
PHMSA Pipeline Incident Database
Browse 1,478 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 22, 2021 | CITIZENS GAS & COKE UTILITY | IN | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | — |
| Oct 17, 2021 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Oct 6, 2021 | ATLANTA GAS LIGHT CO | GA | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sep 28, 2021 | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC | NC | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sep 27, 2021 | NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS CO | IL | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | — |
| Sep 26, 2021 | WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO | VA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sep 13, 2021 | NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY | NM | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 1 | — |
| Sep 13, 2021 | DTE GAS COMPANY | MI | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sep 2, 2021 | NSTAR GAS COMPANY | MA | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 1 | 0 | — |
| Aug 26, 2021 | SOUTHWEST GAS CORP | AZ | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 4 | — |
| Aug 25, 2021 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 24, 2021 | SPIRE ALABAMA INC. | AL | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 20, 2021 | MEMPHIS LIGHT GAS & WATER DIVISION | TN | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 18, 2021 | UGI UTILITIES, INC | PA | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 12, 2021 | PECO ENERGY CO | PA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 12, 2021 | VIRGINIA NATURAL GAS | VA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 9, 2021 | CASCADE NATURAL GAS CORP | WA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 4, 2021 | ATLANTA GAS LIGHT CO | GA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 3, 2021 | DOMINION ENERGY OHIO | OH | gas_distribution | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 2 | — |
| Jul 29, 2021 | CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION | LA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 2 | — |
| Jul 25, 2021 | DOMINION ENERGY WEST VIRGINIA | WV | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jul 21, 2021 | WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO | VA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jul 18, 2021 | MOUNTAINEER GAS CO | WV | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | — |
| Jul 16, 2021 | ATLANTA GAS LIGHT CO | GA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jul 11, 2021 | BLACK HILLS ENERGY | IA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jul 10, 2021 | ATHENS GAS DEPARTMENT | AL | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | — |
| Jul 8, 2021 | CASCADE NATURAL GAS CORP | WA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jul 7, 2021 | DTE GAS COMPANY | MI | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | — |
| Jun 19, 2021 | BLACK HILLS ENERGY | IA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jun 7, 2021 | SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT GAS CO | CT | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 1 | 0 | — |
| Jun 6, 2021 | BLACK HILLS ENERGY | AR | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | — |
| May 28, 2021 | BLACK HILLS ENERGY | NE | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| May 25, 2021 | NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS CO | IL | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| May 14, 2021 | BALTIMORE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY | MD | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 1 | 1 | — |
| May 11, 2021 | PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC & GAS CO | NJ | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| May 5, 2021 | CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP. | AR | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| May 4, 2021 | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | MI | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| May 2, 2021 | NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP | NY | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Apr 29, 2021 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Apr 22, 2021 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Apr 21, 2021 | NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS CO | IL | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Apr 21, 2021 | INDIANA GAS CO INC | IN | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Apr 16, 2021 | COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO INC | OH | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Apr 14, 2021 | WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO | MD | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Apr 9, 2021 | DTE GAS COMPANY | MI | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 1 | 0 | — |
| Mar 26, 2021 | NEW JERSEY NATURAL GAS CO | NJ | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Mar 19, 2021 | MONTANA - DAKOTA UTILITIES CO | MT | gas_distribution | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Mar 16, 2021 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Mar 5, 2021 | CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION | TX | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 3 | — |
| Mar 2, 2021 | ATLANTA GAS LIGHT CO | GA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 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.