Transportation Chemical Incidents – Week of 11-16-24

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 – 410 (374 highway, 31 air, 5 rail, 0 water)

• Serious incidents – 3 (3 Bulk release, 0 evacuation, 0 injury, 0 death, 0 major artery closed, 0 fire/explosion, 24 no release)

• Largest container involved – 33,600-gal DOT112A340W Railcar {Petroleum Gases, Liquefied Or Liquefied Petroleum Gas} Leaking pressure relief device on ‘empty’ railcar.

• Largest amount spilled – 504-gal A1A steel drum {Resin Solution, Flammable} One 5-gallon metal pale leaked due to improper loading. NOTE: There is a definite mis-match between the reported amount of spill and the description of the event.

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

Most Interesting Chemical: Disodium Trioxosilicate – A white, odorless solid. Corrosive to skin, eyes, mouth, throat, esophagus and digestive tract. Water-Reactive. (Source: CameoChemicals.NOAA.gov).