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 – 193 (169 highway, 23 air, 1 rail, 0 water) This was Christmas week;
that accounts for the low number of incidents (everyone was trying to be
especially nice - grin).
• Serious incidents
– 1 (1 Bulk release, 0 evacuation, 0 injury, 0 death, 0 major artery closed, 1
fire/explosion, 13 no release)
• Largest container
involved – 30,093-gal
DOT 117R100W Railcar {Alcohols, N.O.S.} BOV nipple sheared off in train
derailment.
• Largest amount
spilled – 300-gal
DOT 117R100W Railcar {Alcohols, N.O.S.} BOV nipple sheared off in train
derailment.
NOTE: Links above are to Form 5800.1 for the described incidents.
Most Interesting Chemical: HYDROCHLORIC ACID – Colorless watery liquid with a sharp, irritating odor. Consists of hydrogen chloride, a gas, dissolved in water. Sinks and mixes with water. Produces irritating chlorine vapor. Dilution may generate heat. (Source: CameoChemicals.NOAA.gov). NOTE: Hydrochloric acid was involved in 10 incidents this week (5.2%).
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