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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 26, 2019 | NORTHWEST ALABAMA GAS DISTRICT | AL | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | $95,140 |
| Oct 22, 2019 | CASCADE NATURAL GAS CORP | WA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Oct 17, 2019 | VIRGINIA NATURAL GAS | VA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $105,140 |
| Oct 17, 2019 | COLUMBIA GAS OF MASSACHUSETTS | MA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $8,200 |
| Oct 16, 2019 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - MID-TEX | TX | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $55,206 |
| Oct 15, 2019 | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF NORTH CAROLINA | NC | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $13 |
| Oct 14, 2019 | WISCONSIN GAS LLC DBA WE ENERGIES | WI | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $1,300 |
| Oct 12, 2019 | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC | SC | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $47,000 |
| Oct 11, 2019 | CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP., DBA CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNESOTA GAS | MN | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $4,520 |
| Oct 11, 2019 | PUGET SOUND ENERGY | WA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | $5,010 |
| Oct 9, 2019 | WARNER ROBINS GAS SYSTEM | GA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $125,000 |
| Oct 5, 2019 | NATIONAL FUEL GAS DISTRIBUTION CORP | PA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $45,896 |
| Oct 3, 2019 | INTERMOUNTAIN GAS CO | ID | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $300 |
| Oct 3, 2019 | PEOPLES GAS SYSTEM INC | FL | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $40,125 |
| Oct 2, 2019 | SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $123,961 |
| Sep 29, 2019 | SOUTHWEST GAS CORP | AZ | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $59,371 |
| Sep 27, 2019 | COLUMBIA GAS OF MASSACHUSETTS | MA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $1,764,026 |
| Sep 9, 2019 | PONTOTOC, CITY OF | MS | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 1 | $0 |
| Sep 7, 2019 | THE EMPIRE DISTRICT GAS COMPANY | MO | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $106,700 |
| Sep 4, 2019 | DTE GAS COMPANY | MI | gas_distribution | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $150,000 |
| Sep 1, 2019 | CASCADE NATURAL GAS CORP | WA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $500 |
| Aug 30, 2019 | COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO INC | OH | gas_distribution | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $1,500 |
| Aug 29, 2019 | KEYSPAN ENERGY DELIVERY - LONG ISLAND | NY | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $14,168 |
| Aug 28, 2019 | TEXAS GAS SERVICE COMPANY, A DIVISION OF ONE GAS, INC. | TX | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 1 | $15,000 |
| Aug 26, 2019 | SPIRE MISSOURI INC. EAST | MO | gas_distribution | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $70,536 |
| Aug 26, 2019 | NV ENERGY | NV | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $150 |
| Aug 25, 2019 | BALTIMORE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY | MD | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $15,000 |
| Aug 24, 2019 | NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS CO | IL | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $127,200 |
| Aug 24, 2019 | CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO OF NEW YORK | NY | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $200 |
| Aug 23, 2019 | CHATTANOOGA GAS CO | TN | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 1 | 0 | $300 |
| Aug 22, 2019 | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | MI | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $189 |
| Aug 22, 2019 | SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $5,717 |
| Aug 21, 2019 | ROCHESTER GAS & ELECTRIC CORP | NY | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 1 | 0 | $2,500 |
| Aug 20, 2019 | CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORP | NY | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $23,020 |
| Aug 18, 2019 | MINNESOTA ENERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION | MN | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $98,016 |
| Aug 15, 2019 | NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP | NY | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $61,500 |
| Aug 14, 2019 | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | MI | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $294,600 |
| Aug 9, 2019 | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | MI | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $48,066 |
| Jul 31, 2019 | COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA | PA | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 1 | $337 |
| Jul 31, 2019 | NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS CO | IL | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 30, 2019 | ATLANTA GAS LIGHT CO | GA | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $100,000 |
| Jul 29, 2019 | CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION | TX | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 24, 2019 | FLORIDA CITY GAS | FL | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $3,000 |
| Jul 21, 2019 | SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $610 |
| Jul 20, 2019 | CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP., DBA CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNESOTA GAS | MN | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $200 |
| Jul 17, 2019 | DOMINION ENERGY UTAH/WYOMING/IDAHO | UT | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $300 |
| Jul 15, 2019 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 1 | 1 | $3,000 |
| Jul 12, 2019 | LAWRENCEVILLE, CITY OF | GA | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $200 |
| Jul 5, 2019 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 3, 2019 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - KY/MID-STATES (MID-STATES) | TN | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 3 | $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.