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 – 396 (362 highway, 33 air, 1 rail, 0 water)
• Serious incidents
– 7 (7 Bulk release, 1 evacuation, 0 injury, 0 death, 1 major artery closed, 0
fire/explosion, 28 no release)
• Largest container
involved – 30,290-gal
DOT 117J100W Railcar {Alcohols, N.O.S.} Release from two railcars during
derailment incident.
• Largest amount
spilled – 6,950-gal
truck trailer {Nitrogen, Refrigerated Liquid (Cryogenic Liquid)} PSV line
damaged in rollover accident.
NOTE: Links above are to Form 5800.1 for the described incidents.
Most Interesting Chemical: Trichloroethylene (TCE) – A
clear colorless volatile liquid having a chloroform-like odor. Denser than
water and is slightly soluble in water. Noncombustible. Used as a solvent,
fumigant, in the manufacture of other chemicals, and for many other uses. (Source:
CameoChemicals.NOAA.gov).
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