Epichlorhydrin Rail Car Incident; Port Beinville, MS
Port Beinville, MS | 2008-Jan-07
Initial Notification: NOAA HDO was notified by USCG on the evening of January 7th, 2008 of a small release of Epichlorhydrin from a railroad tank car during transit between Louisiana and Mississippi. The cause of the release was reported as an equipment failure (loose bolt) that was repaired. The USCG reported the release of 35lbs enroute. As follow up to the incident, the USCG requested NOAA to provide modeling to assess potential hazards associated with Epichlorhydrin releases.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Chemical |
| Products of concern: | Epichlorhydrin |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 237 pounds |
| Latitude (approximate): | 30° 24.60′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 88° 50.40′ West |