Transportation Chemical Incidents – Week of 11-2-24

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 – 460 (428 highway, 24 air, 7 rail, 1 water)

• Serious incidents – 8 (8 Bulk release, 0 evacuation, 0 injury, 0 death, 0 major artery closed, 1 fire/explosion, 30 no release)

• Largest container involved – 43,272-gal DOT 112J340W Railcar {Liquefied Petroleum Gas} The sample line valve was cracked near the threads to the sample line nipple.

• Largest amount spilled – 1,300-gal DOT 112J340W Railcar {Liquefied Petroleum Gas} The sample line valve was cracked near the threads to the sample line nipple.

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

Most Interesting Chemical: Ammonium Hydrogendifluoride, Solid - A white crystalline solid. Soluble in water. Corrosive to tissue. Used to sterilize food processing equipment, in chemical analysis, for electroplating and for many other uses. (Source: CameoChemicals.NOAA.gov).