Friday, January 31, 2025

Transportation Chemical Incidents – Week of 12-28-24

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 – 255 (225 highway, 29 air, 1 rail, 0 water)

• Serious incidents – 3 (3 Bulk release, 0 evacuation, 0 injury, 0 death, 0 major artery closed, 0 fire/explosion, 23 no release)

• Largest container involved – 23,325-gal DOT 111A100W3 Railcar {Combustible Liquid, N.O.S.} Manway cover gasket torn and misaligned.

• Largest amount spilled – 372-gal 4 metal drums {Adhesives, Containing A Flammable Liquid} Load not blocked and chocked, load shifted crushing drums.

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

Most Interesting Chemical: Octanes – Colorless liquid with an odor of gasoline. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Hence floats on water. Produces irritating vapor. Flash Point 56°F. (Source: CameoChemicals.NOAA.gov).

 



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