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Pipeline Failure Causes

CorrosionExternal CorrosionInternal CorrosionStress Corrosion Cracking (SCC)Selective Seam Corrosion (SSC)Excavation DamageNatural Force DamageOther Outside Force DamageMaterial/Weld FailureEquipment FailureIncorrect Operation

What is the difference between an accident and an incident?

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Accident Maps

Pipeline Accident Maps - National Pipeline Mapping System

Pipeline accidents are geospatially located in the National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS) Public Viewer. Via the mapping system, users can query basic information about the accident, the pipeline operator, and the commodity released.

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Who We Are

Accident Investigation Division

The Accident Investigation Division (AID) is PHMSA's single point of contact for accident investigations related to pipelines regulated under Pipeline Safety Regulations (Title 49 CFR Parts 190-199). AID works with our State Partners when accidents occur on...