Transportation Chemical Incidents – Week of 11-23-24

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 – 301 (288 highway, 12 air, 1 rail, 0 water)

• Serious incidents – 3 (3 Bulk release, 0 evacuation, 0 injury, 0 death, 0 major artery closed, 0 fire/explosion, 25 no release)

• Largest container involved – 13,819-gal DOT 11A100W1 Railcar {Sulfur, Molten} All 8 manway swing bolts less than tool tight.

• Largest amount spilled – 350-gal Metal totebin {Flammable Liquids, N.O.S.} Loose camlock fitting.

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

Most Interesting Chemical: Benzyldimethylamine – A colorless to light yellow liquid with an aromatic odor. Slightly less dense than water and slightly soluble in water. Corrosive to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Slightly toxic by ingestion, skin absorption and inhalation. Used in the manufacture of adhesives and other chemicals. (Source: CameoChemicals.NOAA.gov).