Stevedoring Services of America 2; San Francisco, California

San Francisco, California | 1989-Jan-31

Initial Notification: A strong, pesticide-like odor was noted when a shipping container loaded in the People's Republic of China with 195 55-kilogram drums of dimethoate (solid) was off-loaded in the Port of Long Beach, California. After inspection, the dented drums were placed in overpack drums and disposed of. The remainder of the shipment was replaced in the container for transportation to its original destination. USCG district 11.