Fumi- cel (magnesium phosphide) pellets; Hampon Roads, VA

Hampon Roads, VA | 1986-Mar-06

Initial Notification: Fumi- cel (magnesium phosphide) pellets were dumped into a garbage can in Hampon Roads, VA, During transport, it auto ignited and water was put on it intially - created phosphone gas. Tried to repackage pellets in plastic bags to dispose of, but kept bursting bands. 10 people were sent to the hospital as a precaution- all were asymptomatic.