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List of pipeline accidents in the United States in 2019
[[/List of pipeline accidents in the United States in 2019] The following is a list of pipeline accidents in the United States in 2019. It is one of several lists of U.S. pipeline accidents. See also list of natural gas and oil production accidents in the United States.

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Incidents
This is not a complete list of all pipeline accidents. For natural gas alone, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), a United States Department of Transportation agency, has collected data on more than 3,200 accidents deemed serious or significant since 1987.

A "significant incident" results in any of the following consequences:


 * fatality or injury requiring in-patient hospitalization
 * $50,000 or more in total costs, measured in 1984 dollars
 * liquid releases of five or more barrels (42 US gal/barrel)


 * releases resulting in an unintentional fire or explosion

PHMSA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) post incident data and results of investigations into accidents involving pipelines that carry a variety of products, including natural gas, oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, kerosene, jet fuel, carbon dioxide, and other substances. Occasionally pipelines are repurposed to carry different products.


 * On January 17, a natural gas and oil explosion occurred resulting in the loss of 1.4 million dollars worth of natural gas and oil and a fire lasting all day in Watford city, North Dakota. There were no injuries or deaths.


 * On January 18, a natural gas pipeline exploded in Nobel country, Ohio. Causing two people to be injured along with two homes being damaged.


 * On January 30, an crude oil spill caused by an apparent open valve occurred in Enid, Oklahoma.This incident resulted the loss of 750 barrels or 31,500 gallons into the environment the oil extending 5 miles down a creek.


 * On February 2, a fire was intentionally set in Pittsylvania county, Virginia. This fire caused $500,000 worth of damage to mountain valley pipeline construction. There were no injuries or deaths.


 * On February 6, a natural gas release caused a fire in San Francisco, California. This fire lead to the evacuation of approximately 100 people in the area.


 * On February 6, an oil spill occurred in St. Charles County, Missouri. This oil spill resulted in the release of 43 barrels or 1800 gallons of oil released.


 * On March 3, a natural gas pipeline exploded destroying a house that was under construction previously in AUDRAIN COUNTY, Missouri. There were no deaths and no one was injured.


 * On March 4, oil and natural gas explosion due to high pressure that caused the ignition in Martin County, Texas. This explosion lead to the death of 2 employees.


 * On March 18, an oil spill occurred due to a valve leak in Watford City, North Dakota. This occurrence resulted in 12,600 gallons of oil released.


 * On April 4, a natural gas pipeline explosion occurred and officials were unsure of the cause in Longstreet, Louisiana. There were no injuries or deaths related to this incident.

References

https://www.fractracker.org/2018/12/pipeline-incidents-impact-residents/

http://www.kallanishenergy.com/2019/01/22/enbridge-gas-pipeline-explosion-causes-fireball-in-ohio/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0950423016300328

https://www.bts.gov/content/hazardous-liquid-pipeline-incidents https://www.bts.gov/archive/publications/transportation_statistics_annual_report/2015/tables/ch6/table6_10