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Occurrence Date: |
16 October, 2001 |
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Location: |
Nationwide |
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Source: |
DOT Crisis Management Center |
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Material: |
Phenoxy Pesticide |
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Severity: |
Unknown |
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Quantity Discharged: |
Unknown |
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Quantity in Water: |
Unknown |
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Body of Water Affected: |
Unknown |
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Federal On-Scene Coordinator: |
Unknown |
| Description: A nationwide alert was issued on a stolen tractor-trailer carrying fertilizer and pesticide. The truck was stolen on the night of the 16th from Rockland Corp., a trucking company in Parsippany, New Jersey. The tractor was recovered on October 18th but the trailer is still missing. The trailer contains seven 2.5 gallon containers of Phenoxy pesticide (UN3000), a highly toxic liquid that can be fatal if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through skin. The pesticide also causes severe burns to skin & eyes and releases toxic or corrosive gasses if burned. CASE CLOSED. |
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