Transportation Chemical Incidents – Week of 4-5-25

Reporting Background

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Data from PHMSA’s online database of transportation related chemical incidents that have been reported to the agency.

Incidents Summary

• Number of incidents – 371 (359 highway, 9 air, 3 rail, 0 water)

• Serious incidents – 2 (2 Bulk release, 0 evacuation, 0 injury, 0 death, 0 major artery closed, 1 fire/explosion, 10 no release)

• Largest container involved – 29,150-gal DOT 117J100W Railcar {Diesel Fuel} Two of eight manway swing bolts less than tool tight.

• Largest amount spilled – 330-gal Plastic IBC {Flammable Liquids, N.O.S.} IBC damaged load shift during transit.

NOTE: Links above are to Form 5800.1 for the described incidents; links in DB not working for these two incidents.

Most Interesting Chemical: Thioglycol: A water-white liquid. May be toxic by ingestion, inhalation, or skin absorption. May liberate hydrogen sulfide upon decomposition or reaction with an acid. (Source: CameoChemicals.NOAA.gov).