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 – 556 (534 highway, 18 air, 4 rail, 0 water)
- Serious incidents – 2 (2 Bulk release, 0 evacuation, 0 injury, 0 death, 0 major artery closed, 5 fire/explosion, 23 no release)
- Largest container involved – 33,520-gal DOT 112J400W Railcar {Petroleum Gases, Liquefied or Liquefied Petroleum Gas} Residue. Liquid line valve partially open, cap not tool tight.
- Largest amount spilled – 3,722-gal Tank Truck {Gasoline Includes Gasoline Mixed with Ethyl Alcohol, With Not More Than 10% Alcohol} Trailer was damaged in a single vehicle accident.
- Total amount reported spilled in all incidents – 5644.9-gal
NOTE: Links above are to Form 5800.1 for the incident described.
Most Interesting Chemical: Pentamethylheptane: A colorless liquid. Insoluble in water and less dense than water. Vapors heavier than air. Contact may irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Used as a solvent. (Source: CameoChemicals.NOAA.gov).
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