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281 incidents.
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 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2024 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | OTHER ACCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jul 8, 2024 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jun 28, 2024 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jun 18, 2024 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| May 20, 2024 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| May 16, 2024 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| May 15, 2024 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Mar 25, 2024 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Mar 11, 2024 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Mar 1, 2024 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Feb 25, 2024 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Feb 21, 2024 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jan 23, 2024 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jan 12, 2024 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Dec 7, 2023 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Dec 2, 2023 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Sep 30, 2023 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Sep 16, 2023 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jun 22, 2023 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jun 19, 2023 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jun 11, 2023 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jun 6, 2023 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| May 14, 2023 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| May 5, 2023 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| May 3, 2023 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Apr 26, 2023 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Mar 1, 2023 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Feb 1, 2023 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jan 31, 2023 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jan 19, 2023 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Dec 8, 2022 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Oct 25, 2022 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Sep 14, 2022 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jul 11, 2022 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| May 24, 2022 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Mar 9, 2022 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jan 4, 2022 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Nov 28, 2021 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Nov 5, 2021 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Nov 4, 2021 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Nov 2, 2021 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Oct 13, 2021 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Sep 16, 2021 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Aug 30, 2021 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Aug 28, 2021 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jul 7, 2021 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Jun 14, 2021 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| May 16, 2021 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — | |
| May 2, 2021 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Apr 16, 2021 | PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. | hazardous_liquid | EQUIPMENT 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.