| MARCH 8 | OPS approves Shell Pipeline as first participant in Risk Management Demonstration Project, providing "flexibility" in following regulations. |  |
| MARCH 30 | Colonial pipeline laid in closed landfill near Atlanta GA leaks over 30,000 gallons, nearly reaching Chattahoochee River, drinking water source for region. | |
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APRIL
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Oil pipeline construction accident in Glendale CA causes death of worker. | |
| JULY 7 |
Natural gas pipeline explodes in South Riding VA, killing a woman, injuring her husband and two children, on first night in their newhome. |
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| JULY 14 | Liquified petroleum pipeline explodes in Placedo TX, killing worker who damaged it. | |
| AUGUST 12 |
Natural gas pipeline explodes in Columbia SC, injuring five gas company workers. |
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| AUGUST 27 |
Natural gas pipeline explodes in Boston MA, destroying apartment building, injuring 17 persons. |
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| SEPTEMBER 7 |
Natural gas pipeline leak explodes in McKeesport PA, destroying home, killing its owner. |
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| SEPTEMBER 8 |
Pipeline spills 250,000 gallons of crude oil on farm near Plummer MN after contractor damages line. |
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| DECEMBER 11 |
Natural gas pipeline explodes in St. Cloud MN, killing four persons, injuring 11. |
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| DECEMBER 20 |
Pipeline near Taylorsville MS spills 63,000 gallons of crude oil into Leaf River. |
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