The report addresses the derailment of a freight train in Akron, Ohio, on February 26, 1989, and subsequent fire involving butane carried by the train. The safety issues discussed in the report are (a) the proximity of hazardous materials storage and plant facilities to mainline railroad tracks; (b) the lack of Federal requirements to maintain on board a train documents that identify the position and contents of cars carrying hazardous materials; (c) needs of emergency response personnel for technical assistance to evaluate dangers and risks during wreckage-clearing operations involving hazardous materials; (d) repair and inspection procedures at a rail car repair facility; (e) oversight of freight car repair facilities; (f) inspections of freight cars; and (g) maintenance and inspections of track.
Hazardous Materials Accident Report, Derailment of a CSX Transportation Freight Train and Fire Involving Butane, Akron, Ohio, February 26, 1989
1990
110 pages
Report
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English