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 – 265 (260 highway, 5 air, 0 rail, 0 water)
• Serious incidents
– 1 (0 Bulk release, 0 evacuation, 1 injury, 0 death, 0 major artery closed, 0
fire/explosion, 8 no release)
• Largest container
involved – 4,400-gal DOT 406 Tankwagon {Diesel Fuel} Truck rollover resulting in
leak from vent.
• Largest amount spilled – 40-gal composite IBC {Environmentally Hazardous Substances, Liquid, N.O.S.} Forklift strike.
Most Interesting Chemical: Ethyl Acetate: A clear
colorless liquid with a fruity odor. Flash point 24°F. Less dense than water.
Vapors heavier than air. (Source: CameoChemicals.NOAA.gov).
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