Transportation Chemical Incidents – Week of Week of 10-26-24

Reporting Background

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Data from PHMSA’s online database of transportation related chemical incidents that have been reported to the agency.

Incidents Summary

• Number of incidents – 450 (430 highway, 14 air, 5 rail, 1 water)

• Serious incidents – 3 (3 Bulk release, 1 evacuation, 0 injury, 0 death, 1 major artery closed, 0 fire/explosion, 21 no release)

• Largest container involved – 26,337-gal DOT 111S100W1 Railcar {Diesel Fuel} Leaking from the packing gland at the BOV.

• Largest amount spilled – 2,400-gal DOT 111A100W5 Railcar {Hydrochloric Acid} Hole in the bottom shell of tank car.

NOTE: Links above are to Form 5800.1 for the described incidents.

Most Interesting Chemical: 2-Dimethylaminoethanol - A clear colorless liquid with a fishlike odor. Flash point 105°F. Less dense than water. Vapors heavier than air. Toxic oxides of nitrogen produced during combustion. Used to make other chemicals. (Source: CameoChemicals.NOAA.gov).