Reporting Background
See this post for explanation, with the most recent update here (removed from paywall).
Data from PHMSA’s online database of transportation related chemical incidents that have been reported to the agency.
Incidents Summary
• Number of
incidents – 719 (594 highway, 114 air, 11 rail, 0 water)
• Serious incidents
– 1 (1 Bulk release, 1 evacuation, 0 injury, 0 death,0 major artery closed, 0
fire/explosion, 23 no release)
• Largest container
involved – 30,360-gal
117R100W railcar {Alcohols, N.O.S.} Leaking bottom outlet valve and bad gasket
on bottom outlet valve cap.
• Largest amount
spilled – 275-gal
Metal IBC {Diethylenetriamine} Fork lift puncture on unloading dock. The bottom
valve was opened during the loading process.
NOTE: Links above are to Form 5800.1 for the described incidents.
Most Interesting
Chemical: Sulfamic acid - A white crystalline solid. Density 2.1 g / cm3.
Melting point 205°C. Corrosive and combustible. Irritates skin, eyes, and
mucous membranes. Low toxicity. Used to make dyes and other chemicals.
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