Browse Pipeline Incidents
12 incidents in WV.
PHMSA Pipeline Incident Database
Browse 12 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 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2023 | MOUNTAINEER GAS CO | WV | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| May 13, 2022 | MOUNTAINEER GAS CO | WV | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | — |
| Jan 8, 2022 | DOMINION ENERGY WEST VIRGINIA | WV | gas_distribution | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jul 25, 2021 | DOMINION ENERGY WEST VIRGINIA | WV | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jul 18, 2021 | MOUNTAINEER GAS CO | WV | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | — |
| Sep 24, 2020 | DOMINION ENERGY WEST VIRGINIA | WV | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 1 | — |
| Dec 20, 2016 | DOMINION HOPE | WV | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jun 23, 2016 | MOUNTAINEER GAS CO | WV | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jun 23, 2016 | MOUNTAINEER GAS CO | WV | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Mar 9, 2016 | MOUNTAINEER GAS CO | WV | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Oct 21, 2013 | CONSUMERS GAS UTILITY CO | WV | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 1 | 0 | — |
| Oct 8, 2013 | DOMINION HOPE | WV | gas_distribution | 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.