Historical Hazmat Case Studies

The Hazmat Fusion Center includes case studies on historical incidents that offer responders an opportunity to learn from the past and apply those lessons learned to future incidents for a more successful outcome.

Case studies include:

• Train Derailment in Miamisburg, OH (Lessons Learned): Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company (B&O) freight train derailment (1986)
• Rail Tank Car Incident in Kingman, AZ (Lessons Learned): While contents were being off-loaded, a leaking Droxol Propane storage tank connection sparks ignition (1973)
• Cargo Ship Disaster in Texas City (Lessons Learned): As longshoremen descended into the hold to load the remainder of a consignment of ammonium nitrate fertilizer, fire between a ship's hull and the cargo holds is discovered (1947)