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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