HMIRS Data Definitions and Codes

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HMIRS Data Definitions and Codes
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT REPORTING SYSTEM
HMIRS Data Definitions and Codes
Prepared for:
U.S. Department of Transportation
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Office of Hazardous Materials Safety
Office of Hazardous Materials Planning and Analysis
Washington, DC 20590
Prepared by:
Catapult Technology Ltd.
7500 Old Georgetown Road
11th Floor
Bethesda, MD 20814
April 2005
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Introduction
The Hazardous Materials Incident Report Subsystem (HMIRS) of the Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Hazardous Materials Information System was
established in 1971 to fulfill the requirements of the Federal hazardous materials transportation
law. Part 171 of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) contains the incident reporting
requirements of carriers of hazardous materials. An unintentional release of hazardous materials
meeting the criteria set forth in Section 171.16, 49 CFR, must be reported on DOT Form 5800.1.
The data from the reports received are subsequently entered in the HAZMAT database.
Summary statistics from this data are compiled for several DOT publications including the
Secretary's Biennial Report on Hazardous Materials Transportation to Congress.
Each incident report is reviewed and edited to ensure data integrity. All reports involving
fatalities or injuries are analyzed and contact is made with the reporting carrier to ensure the
accuracy of the information on the HMIRS.
Since 1971 the HMIRS has undergone several modifications. Additional fields and code entries
have been added to enhance the usefulness of the data. Significant modifications are noted in the
applicable sections of this manual.
The HMIRS is maintained in an Oracle 9i database which is housed at the Volpe National
Transportation Systems Center. As of the end of 2004 there were approximately 390,000 records
in the system. RSPA encourages the use of the HMIRS as part of its mission to promote the safe
transportation of hazardous materials. Interested parties may request information from the
HMIRS through RSPA. Government agencies may make arrangements to access the system
directly.
HMIRS data files from 1993 to the present are available on the Office of Hazmat Safety Website
which is located at the following address:
http://hazmat.dot.gov
For incident years 1993 – 2004 each year=s data is available in three dBase files; HAZMAT,
HAZCON and HAZRMK. Summary statistics reports for these years are also available on this
Website.
On January 1st 2005, the Incident Report, 5800.1, form changed, and so did the way the data was
stored. From incident year 2005 to the present the data is available in ten dBase files. Summary
statistics reports, when an incident year is finalized, will be available on this Website.
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Incident Years 1993 – 2004
Primary Databases
HAZMAT
The HAZMAT table contains data from Form DOT F 5800.1 (Rev, 6/89) Hazardous Materials
Incident Report, which is filed by carriers whenever there is an unintentional release of a
hazardous material.
TOTAL RECORD LENGTH FOR HAZMAT DATABASE – 912
LOC
ATTRIBUTE
ABBREV
TYPE
LENGTH
REPORT_NUMBER
RPTNO
Text
10
MULTIPLE_CODE
MTPL
Text
1
1
MODE_OF_TRANSP
ORT
MODE
Integer
3
1
MODE_OTHER
DESC
DATE_OF_INCIDEN
T
TIME_OF_INCIDEN
T
INCIDENT_CITY
MODEO
Text
16
IDATE
Date
10
ITIME
5
ICITY
Time
Span
Text
25
2
2
3
3
ICOUN
Text
22
3
INCIDENT_COUNT
Y
INCIDENT_STATE
IST
Text
2
3
INCIDENT_ROUTE
IROUT
Text
30
4
CARRIER_ID
CARID
Text
9
4
CARRIER_NAME
CARRI
Text
30
5
CARAD
Text
30
5
CARRIER_ADDRES
S
CARRIER_CITY
CACIT
Text
25
5
CARRIER_STATE
CARST
Text
2
5
CARRIER_ZIP
CAZIP
Text
9
6
CARRIER_REPORTI
NG_NUMBER
CRPNO
Text
12
HMIRS Data Definitions and Codes
DESCRIPTION
10-digit code that contains the year,
month and sequence the incident
report was received. Uniquely
identifies each report.
Alphabetical code that appears to the
right of the report number describing
the type of incident.
Describes the mode of transportation
in which the incident occurred. Taken
from Section I, #1.
Description of the other transportation
mode. Taken from Section I, #1.
Date the incident occurred. Taken
from Section I, #2.
Time the incident occurred. Taken
from Section I, #2.
City in which the incident occurred.
Taken from Section I, #3.
County in which the incident
occurred. Taken from Section I, #3.
State in which the incident occurred.
Taken from Section I, #3.
Street location on which the incident
occurred. Taken from Section I, #3.
9-digit code used to identify the
carrier.
Name of the company responsible for
transport of the product. Taken from
Section II, #4.
Street address of the carrier. Taken
from Section II, #5.
City the carrier resides in. Taken
from Section II, #5.
State the carrier resides in. Taken
from Section II, #5.
Zip code of the carrier location.
Taken from Section II, #5.
Modal carrier identifier number or
code. Taken from Section II, #6.
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LOC
ATTRIBUTE
ABBREV
TYPE
LENGTH
7
SHIPPER_ID
SHPID
Text
9
7
SHIPPER_NAME
SHIPR
Text
30
7
SHIPPER_ADDRESS
SHPAD
Text
30
7
SHIPPER_CITY
SHCIT
Text
25
7
SHIPPER_STATE
SHPST
Text
2
7
SHIPPER_ZIP
SHZIP
Text
9
8
CONSIGNEE_ID
CONID
Text
9
8
CONSIGNEE_NAME
CONSI
Text
30
8
CONSIGNEE_ADDR
ESS
CONSIGNEE_CITY
CONAD
Text
30
COCIT
Text
25
CONST
Text
2
COZIP
Text
9
8
8
8
CONSIGNEE_STAT
E
CONSIGNEE_ZIP
ORIGIN_SAME_AS_
SHIPPER
ORSHIP
Logical
1
9
ORIGIN_ADDRESS
ORIAD
Text
30
9
ORIGIN_CITY
OCITY
Text
25
9
ORIGIN_STATE
OST
Text
2
9
ORIGIN_ZIP
OZIP
Text
9
DESTINATION_SA
ME_AS_CONSIGNE
E
DECON
Logical
1
10
DESTINATION_AD
DRESS
DESAD
Text
30
10
DESTINATION_CIT
Y
DCITY
Text
25
10
DESTINATION_STA
TE
DST
Text
2
HMIRS Data Definitions and Codes
DESCRIPTION
9-digit code used to identify the
shipper.
Name of the company shipping a
product. Taken from Section III, #7.
Street address of the shipper. Taken
from Section III, #7.
City the shipper resides in. Taken
from Section III, #7.
State the shipper resides in. Taken
from Section III, #7.
Zip code of the shipper's location.
Taken from Section III, #7.
9-digit code used to identify the
consignee.
Name of the company product is to be
delivered to. Taken from Section III,
#8.
Street address of the consignee.
Taken from Section III, #8.
City the consignee resides in. Taken
from Section III, #8.
State the consignee resides in. Taken
from Section III, #8.
Zip code of the consignee location.
Taken from Section III, #8.
Identifies if the origin location of
delivery is the same as the shipper
location.
Street address where the shipment of
the hazardous material originated.
Taken from Section III, #9.
City where shipment of the hazardous
material originated. Taken from
Section III, #9.
State where shipment of the hazardous
material originated. Taken from
Section III, #9.
Zip code of state where shipment of
the hazardous materials originated.
Taken from Section III, #9.
Identifies if the destination location of
the shipment of the hazardous
materials is the same as the consignee
location.
Street address where shipment of the
hazardous materials is destined. Taken
from Section III, #10.
City where shipment of the hazardous
materials is destined. Taken from
Section III, #10.
State where shipment of the hazardous
materials is destined. Taken from
Section III, #10.
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LOC
ATTRIBUTE
ABBREV
TYPE
LENGTH
10
DESTINATION_ZIP
DZIP
Text
9
11
SHIPPING_PAPER
SHPNO
Text
16
12
COMMODITY_COD
E
CMCD
Text
5
12
COMMODITY_SHIP
PING_NAME
COMOD
Text
25
13
COMMODITY_TRA
DE_NAME
TRADE
Text
20
14
COMMODITY_CLA
SS
CMCL
Text
2
15
UN_NUMBER
UNNUM
Text
6
16
HAZARDOUS_SUBS
TANCE
HAZSUB
Logical
1
17
RQ_MET
RQMET
Logical
1
18
QUANTITY_RELEA
SED
QUANTITY_RELEA
SED_CODE
UNITS_OF_QUANT
_RELEASED
RQUAN
Real
9
RCODE
Integer
1
RUNIT
Text
3
19
DEATHS
DEAD
Integer
3
20
MAJOR_INJURIES
MJINJ
Integer
3
21
MINOR_INJURIES
MNINJ
Integer
3
18
18
HMIRS Data Definitions and Codes
DESCRIPTION
Zip code of state where shipment of
the hazardous materials is destined.
Taken from Section III, #10.
Identification number of papers used
to identify shipment of hazardous
materials being transported. Taken
from Section III, #11.
5-digit office generated code used to
identify and standardize the
commodity being shipped.
Name of the product being
transported. Taken from Section IV,
#12.
Commonly used name of the product
being transported. Taken from Section
IV, #13.
2-digit code to identify the hazard
class of the product being transported.
Taken from Section IV, #14.
United Nations identification number
of the product being transported.
Taken from Section IV, #15.
Identifies whether the material being
transported is listed as a hazardous
substance. Taken from Section IV,
#16.
Identifies whether the reportable
quantity of the material being
transported was met. Taken from
Section IV, #17.
Amount of material released. Taken
from Section V, #18.
Code that indicates that the quantity
was provided by the report preparer.
Units (gal./lbs./cfts.) of the amount of
transported material released. Taken
from Section V, #18.
Number of deaths that occurred due to
the hazardous material released during
transportation. Taken from Section V,
#19.
Number of serious injuries that
occurred due to the hazardous
materials released during
transportation. Taken from Section V,
#20.
Number of minor injuries that
occurred due to the hazardous
materials released during
transportation. Taken from Section V,
#21.
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LOC
ATTRIBUTE
ABBREV
TYPE
LENGTH
NUMBER_EVACUA
TED
NEVAC
Integer
6
23A
PRODUCT_LOSS
PLDAM
Integer
8
23A
PRODUCT_LOSS_C
ODE
PLDCD
Text
1
23B
CARRIER_DAMAG
E
CADAM
Integer
8
23B
CARRIER_DAMAG
E_CODE
CADCD
Text
1
23C
PUB_PRI_DAMAGE
PPDAM
Integer
8
23C
PUB_PRI_DAMAGE
_ CODE
PPDCD
Text
1
23D
DECON_DAMAGE
DCDAM
Integer
8
23D
DECON_DAMAGE_
CODE
DCDCD
Text
1
23E
OTHER_DAMAGE
OTDAM
Integer
8
23E
OTHER_DAMAGE_
CODE
OTDCD
Text
1
REPORT_DAMAGE
RPDAM
Integer
8
REPORT_DAMAGE
_CODE
RPDCD
Text
1
INCIDENT_DAMAG
E
DAMAGE_CODE
DAMAG
Integer
8
DAMCD
Text
1
24#1
RESULT_VAPOR
VAPOR
Logical
1
24#2
RESULT_SEWER
SEWER
Logical
1
22
HMIRS Data Definitions and Codes
DESCRIPTION
Number of people evacuated from an
area because of the hazardous
materials released during
transportation. Taken from Section V,
#22.
Dollar value of the product lost.
Taken from Section V, #23A.
A code that indicates that the dollar
value was provided by the report
preparer.
Dollar value of the damage substained
by the carrier. Taken from Section V,
#23B.
A code that indicates that the dollar
value was provided by the report
preparer.
Dollar value of the damage substained
to public or private property. Taken
from Section V, #23C.
Code that indicates that the dollar
value of damage to public or private
property was provided by the report
preparer.
Dollar value of the cleanup effort or
decontaminating the area involved in
the product spillage. Taken from
Section V, #23D.
Code that indicates that the dollar
value of the cleanup effort or
decontaminating the area involved in
the incident was provided by the
report preparer.
Dollar value of the damage or efforts
not already mentioned in the incident.
Taken from Section V, #23E.
Code that indicates that the dollar
value of OTHER_DAMAGE was
provided by the report preparer.
Total dollar value of fields 23A thru
23E of the report.
Code that indicates that the report
total was provided by the report
preparer.
Total damage value for an incident.
(Not in use.)
Code that indicates that the total
dollar value was provided by the
report preparer.
Identifies whether vapor being
released was a consequence of the
incident.
Identifies whether the commodity
entering a waterway or sewer system
was a consequence of the incident.
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LOC
ATTRIBUTE
ABBREV
TYPE
LENGTH
24#3
RESULT_SPILL
SPILL
Logical
1
24#4
RESULT_FIRE
FIRE
Logical
1
24#5
RESULT_EXPLO
EXPLO
Logical
1
24#6
RESULT_ENVIR
ENVIR
Logical
1
24#7
RESULT_NONE
RNONE
Logical
1
24#8
RESULT_OTHER
ROTH
Logical
1
24#8
ROTHD
Text
16
25#1
RESULT_OTHER_D
ESC
VEHICLE_CARGO
CARGO
Logical
1
25#2
VEHICLE_VAN
VANTR
Logical
1
25#3
VEHICLE_FLAT
FLATT
Logical
1
25#4
TCAR
Logical
1
RCAR
Logical
1
25#6
VEHICLE_TANK_C
AR
VEHICLE_RAIL_CA
R
VEHICLE_TOFC
TOFC
Logical
1
25#7
VEHICLE_AIRCRFT
PLANE
Logical
1
25#8
VEHICLE_BARGE
BARGE
Logical
1
25#9
VEHICLE_SHIP
SHIP
Logical
1
25#10
VEHICLE_OTHER
VOTH
Logical
1
25#10
VEHICLE_OTHER_
DESC
TRANSPORTATION
_PHASE
LAND_USE
VOTHD
Text
16
PHASE
Integer
3
LUSE
Integer
3
COMMUNITY_TYP
E
ACCIDENT_OR_DE
RAIL
CTYPE
Integer
3
ACCDR
Logical
1
ESTIMATED_SPEE
D
SPEED
Integer
3
25#5
26
27
28
29
29A
HMIRS Data Definitions and Codes
DESCRIPTION
Identifies whether the commodity
released as a consequence of the
incident.
Identifies whether a fire occurred as a
consequence of the incident.
Identifies whether an explosion
occurred as a consequence of the
incident.
Identifies whether environmental
damage occurred as a consequence of
the incident.
Identifies if there were no
consequences of the incident.
Identifies whether there were other
consequences of the incident. See
RESULT_OTHER_DESC.
Description of the other consequences
of the incident.
Identifies that a cargo tank was the
vehicle involved in the incident.
Identifies that either a van, truck, or
trailer was the vehicle involved in the
incident.
Identifies that a flatbed truck or trailer
was the vehicle involved in the
incident.
Identifies that a tank car was the
vehicle involved in the incident.
Identifies that a rail car was the
vehicle involved in the incident.
Identifies that a trailer or container on
a flat car was the vehicle involved in
the incident.
Identifies that an aircraft was the
vehicle involved in the incident.
Identifies that a barge was the vehicle
that was involved in the incident.
Identifies that a ship was the vehicle
that was involved in the incident.
Identifies that an unlisted vehicle type
was involved in the incident.
Description of other types of vehicles
involved in the incident.
Transportation phase when the
incident occurred.
Type of land use where the incident
occurred.
Type of community where the
incident occurred.
Identifies if the incident occurred
because of a vehicle accident or
derailment.
Speed of vehicle when the incident
occurred.
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LOC
ATTRIBUTE
ABBREV
TYPE
LENGTH
29B
HIGHWAY_TYPE
HTYPE
Integer
3
29C
HIGHWAY_LANES
LANES
Integer
1
GENERAL_CAUSE
CAUSE
Integer
3
MISCELLANEOUS_I
NFO_1
MISCELLANEOUS_I
NFO_2
ATTACHMENTS
MISC1
Integer
3
MISC2
Integer
3
ATTACH
Logical
1
RECOMMENDATIO
NS
RECOM
Logical
1
46
48
49
REPORTER_NAME
REPORTERS_TITLE
REPORTER_PHONE
RNAME
RTITL
PHONE
Text
Text
Text
25
25
12
50
REPORT_DATE
INTEGER_OF_ID
RDATE
INTID
Date
Integer
10
10
Data Base Links
Data Base
HAZCON
HAZRMK
Column
INTID
RPTNO
DESCRIPTION
Type of highway where the incident
occurred.
Number of lanes on the highway
where the incident occurred.
Code that states whether the incident
was caused by human error, vehicle
accident, package failure or another
reason.
Code that states important factors
concerning the incident.
Code that states important factors
concerning the incident.
Identifies whether there are
attachments received with the original
form.
Identifies whether comments are
given in Section IX of the incident
form suggesting recommendations.
Name of incident report preparer.
Title of incident report preparer.
Phone number of the incident report
preparer.
Date the incident report was filled out.
System generated number that is used
to match the same report in the
HAZCON table.
Type
One to Many
One to Many
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HAZCON
The HAZCON table contains inner and outer container information from DOT F 5800.1,
Hazardous Materials Incident Report, when an inner container and an outer container are
involved.
TOTAL RECORD LENGTH FOR HAZCON DATABASE – 307
LOC
ATTRIBUTE
ABBREV
TYPE
LENGTH
DESCRIPTION
REPORT_NUMB
ER
RPTNO
Text
10
MULTIPLE_COD
E
MTPL
Text
1
CONTAINER_SE
QUENCE
TYPE_OF_CONT
AINER
CAPACITY_CON
TAINER
CAPACITY_CON
TAINER_CODE
CAPACITY_UNIT
S
NUMBER_FAILE
D
NUMBER_FAILE
D_CODE
NUMBER_IN_SH
IPMENT
NUMBER_IN_SH
IPMENT_CODE
SEQ
Integer
1
CTYPE
Text
8
10-digit code that contains the year,
month and sequence the incident report
was received. Uniquely identifies each
report.
Alphabetical code that appears to the
right of the report number describing the
number of reports for an incident.
Sequential ordering from the inner to
outermost container.
Packaging name.
CCAP
Real
9
Indicates the size of the package.
CAPCD
Text
1
CUNIT
Text
3
NFAIL
Integer
5
NFLCD
Text
1
NSHIP
Integer
5
Code that indicates that the capacity value
was provided by the report preparer.
Identifies the capacity units
(gals./lbs./cfts.) of the container.
Number of packages releasing material in
the incident.
Code that indicates that the figure was
provided by the preparer of the report.
Number of packages being transported.
NSPCD
Text
1
GAUGE_OF_CON
TAINER
MANUFACTURE
RS_ID
GAUGE
Text
12
MFGID
Text
9
36
MANUFACTURE
RS_NAME
MANUF
Text
30
36
MANUFACTURE
RS_CITY
MANUFACTURE
RS_STATE
TANK_SERIAL_
NO
LABEL_OR_PLA
CARD
MCITY
Text
25
MST
Text
2
TKID
Text
10
LRP
Text
7
30
31
31
31
32
32A
33
33A
35
36
36
37
38
HMIRS Data Definitions and Codes
Code that indicates that the number being
transported was provided by the report
preparer.
Identifies package markings or other
information.
9-digit code used to standardize and
identify the container manufacturer's
name.
Name of the company that manufactures
the packaging as taken from Section VII,
#36.
City the manufacturer resides as taken
from Section VII, #35.
State the manufacturer resides as taken
from Section VII, #35.
Gives the packaging serial number.
Color-coded sign that states the class of
the product dependent upon the size of
the package.
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LOC
ATTRIBUTE
ABBREV
TYPE
LENGTH
DESCRIPTION
39
REGISTRATION_
NO
INSPECTION_DA
TE
EXEMPTION_NO
RNUM
Text
6
INSP
Date
10
Registration code assigned to a container
if it has been reconditioned or requalified.
Last date the package was inspected.
ENUM
Text
10
VEHICLE_COLLI
SION
VEHICLE_
OVERTURN
OVERLOAD_OV
ERFILL
LOOSE_FITTING
VCOLL
Logical
1
VOVER
Logical
1
OLOAD
Logical
1
LOOSE
Logical
1
DEFCT
Logical
1
DROPD
Logical
1
STRUCK_RAMM
ED
IMPROPER_LOA
DING
IMPROPER_BLO
CKING
STRCK
Logical
1
ILOAD
Logical
1
BLOCK
Logical
1
41J
CORROSION
CORRO
Logical
1
41K
METAL_FATIGU
E
FATIG
Logical
1
41L
FRICT
Logical
1
41M
FRICTION_RUBB
ING
FIRE_HEAT
FIRE
Logical
1
41N
FREEZING
FREEZ
Logical
1
41O
VENTING
VENT
Logical
1
41P
VANDALISM
VANDL
Logical
1
41Q
INCOMPATIBLE
_MATERIAL
CONTRIBUTING
_OTHER
INCOM
Logical
1
COTH
Logical
1
CONTRIBUTING
_OTHER_DESC
OTHER_FREIGH
T
FORKLIFT
COTHD
Text
16
FRGHT
Logical
1
FLIFT
Logical
1
39B
40
41A
41B
41C
41D
41E
41F
41G
41H
41I
41R
41R
42A
42B
DEFECTIVE_FIT
TING
DROPPED
HMIRS Data Definitions and Codes
Number that states whether a company is
exempt from a particular regulation.
Identifies whether a vehicle collision
occurred.
Identifies whether a vehicle overturned
or derailed.
Identifies whether a container was
overfilled.
Identifies whether loss of product
occurred because of a loose fitting or
closure.
Identifies whether loss of product
occurred due to a defective fitting.
Indicates the package involved has been
dropped causing product loss.
Indicates the package involved has been
struck causing product loss.
Indicates the package has been loaded
incorrectly, i.e. heavy packages on top.
Indicates the package has been blocked
incorrectly, i.e. package has not been tied
down.
Indicates package has corroded causing
product loss.
Indicates the packaging has weakened
due to overuse or defects in the
manufacture of the package.
Indicates that the package failed due to
contact with its surroundings.
Indicates that fire or heat caused defects
in the packaging allowing product loss.
Indicates that freezing cold or ice
contributed to product loss.
Indicates product was released through
closures because of pressure.
Indicates product was released from
packaging because of vandalism.
Indicates two materials should not be in
contact with one another.
Indicates there was another reason
contributing to package failure. See
CONTRIBUTING_OTHER_DESC.
Explanation as to what contributed to the
package failure.
Indicates whether another form of freight
was responsible for package failure.
Indicates whether a forklift was
responsible for the package failure.
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LOC
ATTRIBUTE
ABBREV
TYPE
LENGTH
DESCRIPTION
42C
NAIL_PROTRUSI
ON
NAIL
Logical
1
42D
OTHER_VEHICL
E
WATER
VEHCL
Logical
1
WATER
Logical
1
42F
GROUND_FLOO
R_ROADWAY
FLOOR
Logical
1
42G
OBSTC
Logical
1
42H
ROADSIDE_OBS
TACLE
NO_OBJECT
NONE
Logical
1
42I
OBJECT_OTHER
OOTH
Logical
1
42I
OOTHD
Logical
16
43A
OBJECT_OTHER
_DESC
PUNCTURED
PUNCT
Logical
1
43B
CRACKED
CRACK
Logical
1
43C
BURST
Logical
1
43D
BURST_INTL_PR
ESSURE
RIPPED
RIPPD
Logical
1
43E
CRUSHED
CRUSH
Logical
1
43F
RUBBED_ABRA
DED
RUPTURED
ABRAD
Logical
1
RUPTD
Logical
1
43H
HOW_FAILED_O
THER
HOTH
Logical
1
43H
HOTHD
Text
16
44A
HOW_FAILED_O
THER_DESC
END_FORWARD
Indicates whether a nail or another type of
protrusion is responsible for package
failure.
Indicates whether another vehicle is
responsible for package failure.
Indicates whether water is responsible for
package failure.
Indicates whether package failure was
due to contact with ground, floor, or
roadway.
Indicates whether a roadside obstacle was
the reason for the package failure.
Identifies that no object caused the
package failure.
Identifies that another object caused the
package failure. See
OBJECT_OTHER_DESC.
Explanation as to what object caused the
package failure.
Indicates that a puncture caused the
package failure.
Indicates that a crack caused the package
failure.
Indicates that internal pressure caused the
package failure.
Indicates that a rip caused package
failure.
Indicates the package failed because the
package was crushed.
Indicates the package failed because the
package was rubbed or abraded.
Indicates that the package failed because
it ruptured.
Identifies another cause for the package
failure. See HOW_
FAILED_OTHER_DESC.
Explanation as to how the package failed.
FORWD
Logical
1
44B
END_REAR
REAR
Logical
1
44C
SIDE_RIGHT
RIGHT
Logical
1
44D
SIDE_LEFT
LEFT
Logical
1
44E
TOP
TOP
Logical
1
44F
BOTTOM
BOTTM
Logical
1
44G
CENTER
CENT
Logical
1
42E
43G
HMIRS Data Definitions and Codes
Identifies whether the front of the
package failed.
Identifies whether the back of the
package failed.
Identifies whether the right side of the
package failed.
Identifies whether the left side of the
package failed.
Identifies whether the top of the package
failed.
Identifies whether the bottom of the
package failed.
Identifies whether the center of the
package failed.
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LOC
ATTRIBUTE
ABBREV
TYPE
LENGTH
DESCRIPTION
44H
AREA_OTHER
AOTH
Logical
1
44H
AOTHD
Text
16
MATRL
Logical
1
Identifies that the package material failed.
45B
AREA_OTHER_D
ESC
PACKAGE_MAT
ERIAL
FITTING_VALVE
Identifies that there was another area on
the package that failed. See
AREA_OTHER_DESCRIP-TION.
Explanation of where the package failed.
VALVE
Logical
1
45C
CLOSURE
CLOSE
Logical
1
45D
CHIME
CHIME
Logical
1
45E
WELD_SEAM
WELD
Logical
1
45F
HOSE_PIPING
HOSE
Logical
1
45G
INNER_LINING
INLIN
Logical
1
45H
WHAT_FAILED_
OTHER
WOTH
Logical
1
45H
WHAT_FAILED_
OTHER_DESC
INTEGER_OF_ID
WOTHD
Text
16
INTID
Integer
10
Identifies that a fitting or valve on the
package failed.
Identifies whether the closure on the
package failed.
Identifies whether a chime on the package
failed.
Identifies whether a seam or weld on the
package failed.
Identifies that a hose or piping on the
package failed.
Identifies whether the inner lining on the
package failed.
Indicates there was something else that
failed on the package. See
WHAT_FAILED_OTHER_DESC.
Explanation of the area that failed on the
package.
Number that is used to match the same
report in other datasets.
45A
Data Base Links
Data Base
HAZMAT
HAZRMK
Column
INTID
RPTNO
Type
Many to One
One to Many
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HAZRMK
The HAZRMK table contains information from the Remarks section of DOT F 5800.1
Hazardous Materials Incident Report. Reports received prior to 1990 had the information from
the remarks section entered when the following conditions existed:
a.
b.
c.
4.
e.
A death or injury occurred.
Over $50,000 in property damage was incurred.
People were evacuated.
The material was a hazardous waste, etiologic agent, or
radioactive material.
Conditions existed in which the remarks helped to clarify the report.
Reports received, beginning January 1, 1990, have all information from the remarks section
entered.
TOTAL RECORD LENGTH FOR HAZRMK DATABASE – 88
ATTRIBUTE NAME
ABBREV TYPE
LENGTH
DESCRIPTION
REPORT_NUMBER
RPTNO
Text
10
SEQUENCE_NUMBER
SEQ
Integer
3
REMARKS
REM
Text
75
10-digit code that contains the year, month
and sequence the incident report was
received. Uniquely identifies each report.
Sequential number used to sort the remarks in
the proper order.
Comments taken from the incident report that
are written by the report preparer.
Data Base Links
Data Base
HAZMAT
HAZCON
Column
RPTNO
RPTNO
Type
Many to One
Many to One
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Incident Years 2005 - Present
Primary Databases
IREPORT
The IREPORT table contains data from Form DOT F 5800.1 (01-2004) Hazardous Materials
Incident Report, which is filed whenever there is an unintentional release of a hazardous
material.
TOTAL RECORD LENGTH FOR IREPORT DATABASE – 1204
LOC
ATTRIBUTE
ABBREV
TYPE
LENGTH
DESCRIPTION
RPT_ID
Integer
10
DATA_SRC
Text
5
1
INCIDENT_REPO
RT_ID
CURRENT_DAT
A_SOURCE
REPORT_TYPE
RPT_TYPE
Text
1
REPORT_NUMB
ER
RPTNO
Text
10
3
4
5
INCIDENT_DATE
INCIDENT_TIME
NRC_REPORT_N
UMBER
IDATE
ITIME
NRC_NUM
Date
Text
Integer
10
5
10
6
AGENCY_CD
AGENCY
Text
80
6
FEDERAL_DOT_
REPORT_NUMB
ER
INCIDENT_CITY
INCIDENT_COU
NTY
INCIDENT_STAT
E
INCIDENT_POST
AL_CODE
INCIDENT_NON_
US_STATE
DOT_RNUM
Text
12
I_CITY
I_COUNTY
Text
Text
40
25
System generated integer that uniquely
identifies each report.
System generated code that defines
how the report was received.
Type of report being filed. Taken from
Section I, #1.
10-digit code that contains the year,
month and sequence the incident
report was received.
Date the incident occurred.
Time the incident occurred.
If this incident was reported to the
National Response Center (NRC), this
is the report number NRC assigned to
the incident.
If this incident was reported to another
Federal DOT agency, the agency code
is entered here:
If this incident was reported to another
Federal DOT agency, the report
number is entered here.
City in which the incident occurred.
County in which the incident occurred.
I_STATE
Text
2
State in which the incident occurred.
I_ZIP
Text
10
N_US_IST
Text
20
I_CNTRY
Text
25
I_ROUTE
Text
30
I_MODE
Integer
1
T_PHASE
Integer
3
Postal code in which the incident
occurred.
If the incident occurred outside the US
the foreign state that the incident
occurred.
Country in which the incident
occurred.
Street location on which the incident
occurred
Describes the mode of transportation
in which the incident occurred.
Transportation phase when the
incident occurred.
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
8
9
INCIDENT_COU
NTRY
INCIDENT_ROU
TE
MODE_OF_TRA
NSPORT
TRANSPORT_PH
ASE
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LOC
ATTRIBUTE
ABBREV
TYPE
LENGTH
DESCRIPTION
10
CARRIER_NM
C_NAME
Text
80
10
C_STREET
Text
40
C_CITY
C_STATE
Text
Text
40
2
City the carrier resides in.
State the carrier resides in.
C_ZIP
Text
10
Postal code the carrier location.
N_US_CST
Text
20
C_CNTRY
Text
25
If carrier resides outside the US the
foreign state that the carrier resides in.
Country the carrier resides in.
C_DOT_ID
Text
12
C_REG_ID
Text
14
30#1
CARRIER_STREE
T
CARRIER_CITY
CARRIER_STAT
E
CARRIER_POST
AL_CODE
CARRIER_NON_
US_STATE
CARRIER_COUN
TRY
CARRIER_FEDE
RAL_DOT_ID
CARRIER_HAZM
AT_REG_ID
SPILLAGE_IND
Name of the company responsible for
transport of the product.
Street address of the carrier.
R_SPILL
Text
1
30#2
FIRE_IND
R_FIRE
Text
1
30#3
EXPLOSION_IND
R_EXPLO
Text
1
30#4
WATER_SEWER
_IND
R_SEWER
Text
1
30#5
GAS_DISPERSIO
N_IND
ENVIRONMENT_
DAMAGE_IND
R_VAPOR
Text
1
R_ENVIR
Text
1
NO_RELEASE_IN
D
FIRE_EMS_REP_I
ND
FIRE_EMS_REP_
NBR
R_NO_REL
Text
1
F_E_IND
Text
1
F_E_NBR
Text
16
POLICE_REP_IN
D
POLICE_REP_NB
R
IN_HOUSE_CLE
AN_UP_IND
OTHER_CLEANU
P_IND
DAMAGE_MORE
_THAN_500
MATERIAL_LOS
S
CARRIER_DAMA
GE
POL_IND
Text
1
POL_NBR
Text
16
CU_HOUSE
Text
1
CU_OTHER
Text
1
DMG_500
Text
1
Modal carrier identifier number or
code.
The Hazardous Materials Registration
number of the carrier.
Identifies whether the commodity
released as a consequence of the
incident.
Identifies whether a fire occurred as a
consequence of the incident.
Identifies whether an explosion
occurred as a consequence of the
incident.
Identifies whether the commodity
entering a waterway or sewer system
was a consequence of the incident.
Identifies whether gas dispersion was
a consequence of the incident.
Identifies whether environmental
damage occurred as a consequence of
the incident.
Identifies if there was no release of
material for this incident.
If a fire crew or EMS unit responded
to the incident.
If a fire crew or EMS unit responded
to the incident, include the report
number.
If a police unit responded to the
incident.
If a police unit responded to the
incident, include the report number.
In-house cleanup occurred for this
incident.
Other cleanup occurred for this
incident.
Estimated damages exceed $500.
M_LOSS
Integer
8
Dollar value of the material lost
C_DAMAG
Integer
8
Dollar value of the damage sustained
by the carrier
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
30#6
30#7
31
31
31
31
31
31
32
32
32
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LOC
ATTRIBUTE
ABBREV
TYPE
LENGTH
DESCRIPTION
32
PROPERTY_DA
MAGE
RESPONSE_COS
T
REMEDIATION_
CLEANUP_COST
HAZMAT_FATA
LITY_IND
P_DAMAG
Integer
8
RSP_COST
Integer
8
Dollar value of the damage sustained
to public or private property.
Dollar value of the response cost.
REM_COST
Integer
8
Dollar value of the remediation cost.
HZ_FATAL
Text
1
HAZMAT_FATA
LITY_EMP_NBR
HAZMAT_FATA
LITY_RESP_NBR
HZ_F_EMP
Integer
3
HZ_F_RSP
Integer
3
HAZMAT_FATA
LITY_GEN_NBR
NONHAZ_FATA
LITY_IND
HZ_F_GEN
Integer
3
NH_FATAL
Text
1
33b
NONHAZ_FATA
LITY_NBR
NH_F_NBR
Integer
3
34
HAZMAT_PERS_
INJURY_IND
HZ_INJ
Text
1
34
HAZMAT_HOSP_
EMP_NBR
HZ_H_EMP
Integer
3
34
HAZMAT_HOSP_
RESP_NBR
HZ_H_RSP
Integer
3
34
HAZMAT_HOSP_
GEN_NBR
HZ_H_GEN
Integer
3
34
HAZMAT_NONH
OSP_EMP_NBR
HZ_N_EMP
Integer
3
34
HAZMAT_NONH
OSP_RESP_NBR
HZ_N_RSP
Integer
3
34
HAZMAT_NONH
OSP_GEN_NBR
HZ_N_GEN
Integer
3
35
EVACUATION_I
ND
EVACUATE
Text
1
35
EVACUATION_P
UBLIC_NBR
EVAC_PUB
Integer
5
A person was fatally injured by
contact with the hazardous material or
its vapors or by a fire or explosion that
resulted from the hazardous material.
Number of employees fatally injured
due to the hazardous material.
Number of emergency responders
fatally injured due to the hazardous
material.
Number of the general public fatally
injured due to the hazardous material.
A person was fatally injured but it was
not caused by contact with the
hazardous material or its vapors or by
a fire or explosion that resulted from
the hazardous material.
Number of people fatally injured due
to causes other than the hazardous
material.
A person was injured by contact with
the hazardous material or its vapors or
by a fire or explosion that resulted
from the hazardous material.
Number of employees hospitalized,
admitted to a medical facility, due to
the hazardous material.
Number of emergency responders
hospitalized, admitted to a medical
facility, due to the hazardous material.
Number of the general public
hospitalized, admitted to a medical
facility, due to the hazardous material.
Number of employees injured, but not
hospitalized, due to the hazardous
material.
Number of emergency responders
injured, but not hospitalized, due to
the hazardous material.
Number of the general public injured,
but not hospitalized, due to the
hazardous material.
The incident required the evacuation
or removal of persons from a specific
area because of possible or actual
contact with the hazardous materials
involved in the incident
Number of the general public that
were evacuated.
32
32
33a
33a
33a
33a
33b
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LOC
ATTRIBUTE
ABBREV
TYPE
LENGTH
DESCRIPTION
35
EVACUATION_E
MPLOYEE_NBR
TOTAL_EVACU
ATED_NBR
TOTAL_EVACU
ATION_HRS
MAJOR_ARTERY
_CLOSED_IND
MAJOR_ARTERY
_CLOSED_HRS
EVAC_EMP
Integer
5
EVAC_TOT
Integer
5
EVAC_HRS
Integer
5
MA_CLSD
Text
1
MA_HRS
Integer
3
MAT_INVOLVED
_IN_ACCIDENT_
IND
ESTIMATED_SPE
ED
WEATHER_CON
DITIONS
VEHICLE_OVER
TURN_IND
VEHICLE_LEFT_
ROADWAY_TRA
CK_IND
PASSENGER_AI
RCRAFT_IND
ACCIDENT
Text
1
Number of employees that were
evacuated.
Total number of people that were
evacuated.
The duration, to the nearest hour, of
the evacuation.
A road or transportation facility was
closed due to the incident.
The duration, to the nearest hour, the
road or transportation facility was
closed.
The hazardous material was involved
in a crash or derailment.
SPEED
Integer
3
WEATHER
Text
16
V_OVER
Text
1
V_ROAD
Text
1
A_PASS
Text
1
38
CARGO_PASSEN
GERBAGGAGE_I
ND
A_PASS_C
Text
1
39
INCIDENT_OCC
URRENCE_CD
A_OCCUR
Text
40
40#1
SHIPPHASE_NOT
TRANSPORTED_
IND
SHIPPHASE_AIR
FIRSTFLIGHT_IN
D
SHIPPHASE_AIR
SUBFLIGHT_IND
SHIPPHASE_INIT
IALTRANSPORT
_IND
SHIPPHASE_TRA
NSFER_IND
CONTACT_NM
A_N_TRAN
Text
1
A_AIR_F
Text
1
Shipment had been transported by air
(first flight).
A_AIR_A
Text
1
A_INIT
Text
1
Shipment had been transported by air
(subsequent flights).
Shipment had been transported by
highway to the cargo facility.
A_SORT
Text
1
POC_NAME
Text
50
Shipment had been transferred at a
sort center/cargo facility.
Name of the incident report preparer.
POC_TITL
Text
50
Title of the incident report preparer.
POC_COMP
Text
80
Business Name of where incident
report preparer works.
35
35
36
36
37
37
37
37
37
38
40#2
40#3
40#4
40#5
Part
VIII
Part
VIII
Part
VIII
CONTACT_TITL
E
CONTACT_BUSI
NESS_NM
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The estimated speed at the time of the
crash.
The weather conditions at the time of
the crash.
Identifies whether a vehicle
overturned.
Identifies whether a left the roadway
or track.
Indicates whether the shipment in
question was on a commercial
passenger aircraft.
Indicates if the material was tendered
(accepted for shipment) as cargo, or
was located in a passenger’s baggage,
either in the cabin or baggage
compartment on a commercial
passenger aircraft.
Indicates where in the course of
transportation the incident occurred or
was discovered.
Shipment had not been transported
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LOC
ATTRIBUTE
ABBREV
TYPE
LENGTH
DESCRIPTION
Part
VIII
CONTACT_HAZ
MAT_REG_ID
POC_REG
Text
14
Part
VIII
CONTACT_STRE
ET
POC_STR
Text
40
Part
VIII
Part
VIII
Part
VIII
Part
VIII
CONTACT_CITY
POC_CITY
Text
40
CONTACT_STAT
E
CONTACT_POST
AL_CODE
CONTACT_NON_
US_STATE
POC_ST
Text
2
POC_ZIP
Text
10
N_US_PST
Text
20
Part
VIII
Part
VIII
Part
VIII
Part
VIII
Part
VIII
CONTACT_COU
NTRY
CONTACT_DATE
_PREPARED
CONTACT_PHO
NE
CONTACT_FAX
POCCNTRY
Text
25
POC_DATE
Date
10
The Hazardous Materials Registration
number of the business, which the
incident report preparer works.
The street address of the business,
which the incident report preparer
works.
The city of the business, which the
incident report preparer works.
The state of the business, which the
incident report preparer works.
The postal code of the business, which
the incident report preparer works.
If the business is outside the US, the
foreign state of the business, that the
incident report preparer, resides.
The country of the business, which the
incident report preparer works.
Date the incident report was filled out.
POC_PHNE
Text
25
POC_FAX
Text
25
PREPARER_IND
POC_TYPE
Text
10
Part
VIII
PREPARER_OTH
ER
POC_OTH
Text
50
Data Base Links
Data Base
IEVENT
IACTION
SHIPPER
Column
RPT_ID
RPT_ID
RPT_ID
Phone number of the incident report
preparer.
FAX number of the incident report
preparer.
Function of preparers business; carrier,
shipper, facility owner/operator of the
incident report preparer.
If the function of preparers business is
”Other:” it is described here.
Type
One to Many
One to Many
One to Many
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IEVENT
TOTAL RECORD LENGTH FOR IEVENT DATABASE – 265
LOC
Part VI
ATTRIBUTE
ABBREV
TYPE
LENGTH
DESCRIPTION
INCIDENT_REPO
RT_ID
EVENT_SEQUEN
CE_NUMBER
RPT_ID
Integer
10
EVNT_SEQ
Integer
5
EVENT_DESCRIP
TION
EVNT_DESC
Text
250
System generated integer that uniquely
identifies each report.
System generated integer that
sequentially numbers the “Description
of Events and Packaging Failure,” Part
VI.
The text entered in the “Description of
Events and Packaging Failure,” Part
VI.
Data Base Links
Data Base
IREPORT
Column
RPT_ID
Type
Many to One
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IACTION
TOTAL RECORD LENGTH FOR IACTION DATABASE – 265
LOC
Part
VII
ATTRIBUTE
ABBREV
TYPE
LENGTH
DESCRIPTION
INCIDENT_REPO
RT_ID
ACTION_SEQUE
NCE_NUMBER
RPT_ID
Integer
10
ACTN_SEQ
Integer
5
ACTION_DESCRI
PTION
ACTN_DESC
Text
250
System generated integer that uniquely
identifies each report.
System generated integer that
sequentially numbers the
“Recommendations/Actions Taken to
Prevent Future Incidents,” Part VII.
The text entered in the
“Recommendations/Actions Taken to
Prevent Future Incidents,” Part VI.
Data Base Links
Data Base
IREPORT
Column
RPT_ID
Type
Many to One
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SHIPPER
TOTAL RECORD LENGTH FOR SHIPPER DATABASE – 418
LOC
ATTRIBUTE
ABBREV
TYPE
LENGTH
DESCRIPTION
SHIPPER_ID
SHPR_ID
Integer
10
INCIDENT_REPO
RT_ID
SHIPPER_NM
RPT_ID
Integer
10
S_NAME
Text
80
S_STREET
Text
40
System generated integer that uniquely
identifies each shipper record.
System generated integer that uniquely
identifies each report.
Name of the company shipping a
product.
Street address of the shipper.
S_CITY
S_STATE
S_ZIP
Text
Text
Text
40
2
10
City that the shipper resides in.
State that the shipper resides in.
Postal code that the shipper resides in.
N_US_SST
Text
20
SHIPPER_COUN
TRY
SHIPPER_WAYBI
LL
S_CNTRY
Text
25
If shipper resides outside the US the
foreign state that the shipper resides
in.
Country that the shipper resides in.
S_WAYBIL
Text
30
S_REG_ID
Text
14
12
SHIPPER_HAZM
AT_REG_ID
ORIGIN_STREET
O_STREET
Text
40
12
ORIGIN_CITY
O_CITY
Text
40
12
ORIGIN_STATE
O_STATE
Text
2
12
ORIGIN_POSTAL
_CODE
ORIGIN_NON_U
S_STATE
O_ZIP
Text
10
N_US_OST
Text
20
ORIGIN_COUNT
RY
O_CNTRY
Text
25
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
12
12
SHIPPER_STREE
T
SHIPPER_CITY
SHIPPER_STATE
SHIPPER_POSTA
L_CODE
SHIPPER_NON_U
S_STATE
Data Base Links
Data Base
IREPORT
MATERIAL
Column
RPT_ID
SHPR_ID
Identification number of papers used
to identify shipment of hazardous
materials being transported.
The Hazardous Materials Registration
number of the shipper.
Street address where the shipment of
the hazardous material originated.
City where shipment of the hazardous
material originated.
State where shipment of the hazardous
material originated.
Postal code of state where shipment of
the hazardous materials originated
If the shipment originated outside the
US, the foreign state that the shipment
originated.
Country that the shipment originated.
Type
Many to One
One to Many
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MATERIAL
TOTAL RECORD LENGTH FOR MATERIAL DATABASE – 387
LOC
ATTRIBUTE
ABBREV
TYPE
LENGTH
DESCRIPTION
MATERIAL_ID
MAT_ID
Integer
10
SHIPPER_ID
SHPR_ID
Integer
10
MATERIAL
Text
250
17
PROPER_SHIPPI
NG_NAME
UN_NUMBER
UN_NBR
Text
6
16
HAZARD_CLASS
HAZ_CLS
Text
2
15
TECH_TRADE_N
AME
HAZMAT_PACKI
NG_GROUP
QTY_RELEASED
_REPORTED
UOM_CD_REPO
RTED
TRADE_NM
Text
20
PKG_GRP
Text
3
QR_REP
Number
20,6
QR_R_UOM
Text
3
QTY_RELEASED
QR_ACT
Number
20,6
UOM_CD
QR_A_UOM
Text
3
20
HAZMAT_WAST
E_IND
HZ_WASTE
Text
1
20
HAZMAT_WAST
E_EPA_NBR
TIH_IND
EPA_NBR
Integer
20
TIH_IND
Text
1
TIH_ZONE
Text
1
APP_IND
Text
1
APP_NBR
Text
15
UNDECLAR
Text
1
System generated integer that uniquely
identifies each material record.
System generated integer that uniquely
identifies each shipper record.
Proper shipping name of the product
being transported.
United Nations identification number
of the product being transported.
2-digit code to identify the hazard
class of the product being transported.
Commonly used name of the product
being transported.
The packing group of the product
being transported.
Amount of material, reported by the
preparer, released.
Code that indicates the “Units of
Measure” of the released quantity
reported preparer.
Amount of material, converted into
standardized units, released.
Code that indicates the “Units of
Measure” of the standardized units.
Identifies whether the material being
transported is listed as a hazardous
waste.
EPA Manifest Number of the
hazardous waste.
Indicates whether the material being
transported is listed as a Toxic by
Inhalation material.
Hazard zone for the Toxic by
Inhalation material.
Indicates if the material was shipped
under an exemption, an approval, or a
Competent Authority Certificate.
The exemption, approval, or a
Competent Authority Certificate
identification number.
Indicates that this is an undeclared
hazardous materials shipment.
14
18
19
19
21
21
22
22
23
TIH_HAZARD_Z
ONE
MAT_SHIPMENT
_APPROVED_IN
D
MAT_SHIPMENT
_APPROVED_NB
R
UNDECLARED_
HAZMAT_SHIPM
ENT_IND
Data Base Links
Data Base
SHIPER
PACKAGE
Column
SHPR_ID
MAT_ID
Type
Many to One
One to Many
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PACKAGE
TOTAL RECORD LENGTH FOR IACTION DATABASE – 375
LOC
13
13
13
13
13
13
24
24
26a
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
ATTRIBUTE
ABBREV
TYPE
LENGTH
DESCRIPTION
PACKAGE_ID
PKG_ID
Integer
10
MATERIAL_ID
MAT_ID
Integer
10
DESTINATION_S
TREET
DESTINATION_C
ITY
DESTINATION_S
TATE
DESTINATION_P
OSTAL_CODE
DESTINATION_N
ON_US_STATE
D_STREET
Text
40
D_CITY
Text
40
D_STATE
Text
2
D_ZIP
Text
10
N_US_DST
Text
20
DESTINATION_C
OUNTRY
PACKAGE_TYPE
_CD
PACKAGE_TYPE
_DESCR
IDENTIFICATIO
N_MARKINGS
CONTAINER_TY
PE_CD
D_CNTRY
Text
25
PKG_TYPE
Text
1
System generated integer that uniquely
identifies each Package record.
System generated integer that uniquely
identifies each material record.
Street address where the shipment of
the hazardous material was destined.
City where shipment of the hazardous
material was destined.
State where shipment of the hazardous
material was destined.
Postal code of state where shipment of
the hazardous materials was destined
If the shipment was destined outside
the US, the foreign state that the
shipment was destined.
Country that the shipment was
destined.
Indicates the package type.
PKG_DESC
Text
16
ID_MARKS
Text
40
CNT_T_CD
Text
8
PACKAGE_RADI
OACTIVE_CAT
PACKAGE_RADI
OACTIVE_CERT
_IND
PACKAGE_RADI
OACTIVE_CERT
_NBR
RADIOACTIVE_
NUCLIDE_PRESE
NT
RADIOACTIVE_
TRANSPORT_IN
DEX
RADIOACTIVE_
UOM
RAM_CAT
Text
1
RAM_CERT
Text
1
RAM_NBR
Text
30
RAM_NUC
Text
80
RAM_TI
Text
2
RAM_UOM
Text
3
ACTIVITY_REPO
RTED
AT_REP
Number
14,6
HMIRS Data Definitions and Codes
If the package type indicated is
“Other” it is described here.
Indicates the packaging identification
markings.
This is an 8 digit code that indicates
the package name derived from the
packaging identification markings
(26a) or the packaging type (26b).
Indicates the Radioactive Packaging
category.
Indicates the certification of the
radioactive package.
Indicates the Radioactive Certificate
Number that the package is shipped
under.
Indicates the Radioactive Nuclide(s)
present in the package.
Indicates the transport index of the
Radioactive materials present in the
package.
Units of measure for the transport
index, for the Radioactive materials
present in the package.
Indicates the activity of the
Radioactive materials present in the
package.
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LOC
ATTRIBUTE
ABBREV
TYPE
LENGTH
DESCRIPTION
29
ACTIVITY_UOM
_REPORTED
AT_R_UOM
Text
3
ACTIVITY
AT_ACT
Number
14,6
ACTIVITY_UOM
AC_A_UOM
Text
3
RADIOACTIVE_
MAT_SAFETY_I
NDEX
RAM_SI
Text
2
Units of measure for the activity, for
the Radioactive materials present in
the package.
The activity of the Radioactive
materials present in the package,
converted into standardized units.
Code that indicates the “Units of
Measure” of the standardized units for
the activity of the Radioactive
materials present in the package.
Indicates the Critical Safety Index of
the Radioactive materials present in
the package.
29
Data Base Links
Data Base
MATERIAL
PKGLAYER
PKGFAIL
Column
MAT_ID
PHG_ID
PHG_ID
Type
Many to One
One to Many
One to Many
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PKGLAYER
TOTAL RECORD LENGTH FOR IACTION DATABASE – 265
LOC
26b
26b
26b
27
27
ATTRIBUTE
ABBREV
TYPE
LENGTH
DESCRIPTION
PACKAGE_LAYE
R_ID
PACKAGE_ID
PKG_L_ID
Integer
10
PKG_ID
Integer
10
PACKAGE_LAYE
R
PACKAGING_TY
PE
MATERIAL_TYP
E
HEAD_TYPE_IN
D
PACKAGE_TYPE
_OTHER
PACKAGE_OTHE
R_DETAILS
PACKAGE_CAPA
CITY_REPORTE
D
CAPACITY_UOM
_REPORTED
PKG_LYR
Text
1
PKGL_TYP
Text
25
MATL_TYP
Text
50
HEAD_IND
Text
1
PKG_T_O
Text
40
System generated integer that uniquely
identifies each Package Layer record.
System generated integer that uniquely
identifies each Package record.
Code indicating what package layer
this record pertains to.
Package type for the non-bulk, IBC, or
non-specification package.
Material type for the non-bulk, IBC, or
non-specification package.
Head type for the non-bulk, IBC, or
non-specification package.
Not currently in use.
PKG_T_OD
Text
80
Not currently in use.
CAP_REP
Number
15,6
The package capacity that was
reported by the preparer.
CAP_R_UOM
Text
36
PACKAGE_CAPA
CITY
CAPACITY_UOM
CAP_ACT
Number
15,6
CAP_A_UOM
Text
3
The “Units of Measure” for the
package capacity as reported by the
preparer.
The package capacity, converted into
standardized units.
Code that indicates the “Units of
Measure” of the standardized package
capacity.
The amount of material, which was
reported by the preparer, in the
package.
The “Units of Measure” for the
amount of material, as reported by the
preparer.
The amount of material, converted
into standardized units, in the package.
Code that indicates the “Units of
Measure” of the standardized amount
of material in the package.
Number of packages being
transported.
Number of packages releasing material
in the incident.
Name of the company that
manufactures the packaging.
Date that the package was
manufactured.
27
PACKAGE_AMO
UNT_REPORTED
AMT_REP
Number
15,6
27
AMOUNT_UOM_
REPORTED
AMT_R_UO
M
Text
3
PACKAGE_AMO
UNT
AMOUNT_UOM
AMT_ACT
Number
15,6
AMT_A_UO
M
Text
3
N_SHIP
Integer
4
N_FAILED
Integer
4
P_MFG_NM
Text
80
P_MFG_DT
Date
10
P_SERIAL
Text
16
27
27
28
28
28
SHIPPED_NUMB
ER
SHIPPED_NUMB
ER_FAILED
PACKAGE_MAN
UFACTURER
PACKAGE_MAN
UFACTURE_DAT
E
PACKAGE_SERI
AL_NUMBER
HMIRS Data Definitions and Codes
The package serial number.
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28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
PACKAGE_LAST
_TEST_DATE
MATERIAL_OF_
CONSTRUCTION
MATERIAL_OF_
CONSTRUCTION
_OTHER
PACKAGE_DESI
GN_PRESSURE
DESIGN_PRESSU
RE_UOM_REPOR
TED
PACKAGE_SHEL
L_THICKNESS
SHELL_THICKN
ESS_UOM_REPO
RTED
HEAD_THICKNE
SS
HEAD_THICKNE
SS_UOM_REPOR
TED
PACKAGE_SERV
ICE_PRESSURE
SERVICE_PRESS
URE_UOM_REPO
RTED
VALUE_DEVICE
_FAIL_IND
VALVE_DEVICE
_TYPE
VALUE_DEVICE
_MANUFACTUR
ER
VALVE_DEVICE
_MODEL
Data Base Links
Data Base
PACKAGE
PKGFAIL
P_LT_DT
Date
10
MAT_CON
Text
30
MAT_OTH
Text
40
Date that the bulk package was last
tested or inspected.
Material that the bulk package is
constructed.
Not currently in use.
DP_ACT
Integer
4
The design pressure for the package.
DP_R_UOM
Text
3
Code that indicates the “Units of
Measure” for the design pressure.
ST_ACT
Number
7
The shell thickness for the package.
ST_R_UOM
Text
3
Code that indicates the “Units of
Measure” for the shell thickness.
HT_ACT
Number
7,3
The head thickness for the package.
HT_R_UOM
Text
3
Code that indicates the “Units of
Measure” for the head thickness.
SP_ACT
Integer
4
The service pressure for the package.
SP_R_UOM
Text
3
Code that indicates the “Units of
Measure” for the service pressure.
VD_FAIL
Text
1
Indicate that a valve device failed.
VD_TYPE
Text
16
Valve type.
VD_MFG
Text
30
The valve manufacturer.
VD_MODEL
Text
16
The valve model.
Column
PKG_ID
PHG_ID
Type
Many to One
One to Many
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PKGFAIL
TOTAL RECORD LENGTH FOR IACTION DATABASE – 32
LOC
ATTRIBUTE
ABBREV
TYPE
LENGTH
DESCRIPTION
PACKAGE_FAIL
URE_ID
PACKAGE_ID
PKG_F_ID
Integer
10
PKG_ID
Integer
10
System generated integer that uniquely
identifies each Package Failure record.
System generated integer that uniquely
identifies each Package record.
System generated integer that
sequentially numbers Package Failure
records.
What part of the packaging failed that
was the immediate cause of the
release.
How the corresponding part of the
packaging failed.
What caused the corresponding part of
the packaging to fail in the way it did.
25
FAILURE_LINE_
NBR
F_SEQ
Integer
3
25
WHAT_CD
WHAT_CD
Integer
3
25
HOW_CD
HOW_CD
Integer
3
25
CAUSE_CD
CAUSE_CD
Integer
3
Data Base Links
Data Base
PACKAGE
PKGLAYER
Column
RPTNO
RPTNO
Type
Many to One
Many to One
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Codes and their Definitions
State Codes
LETTER CODE
AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
STATE NAME
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
LETTER CODE
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY
XX
ZZ
HMIRS Data Definitions and Codes
STATE NAME
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
State Unknown
Foreign Country
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Unit of Measure Conversion Table
Beginning January 1984, all measurements are in GAL, LBS, CFT, uCi, mCi, and Ci for
uniformity. The conversion tables below show the means by which these converted numbers
were attained from the original information.
1 Mls
1 Oz
1 Cup
1 Pt
1 Lbs
1 Ltr
1 Qt
1 Gal
1 Gli
1 Bbl
Liquids
= .00026417
= .0078125
= .0625
= .125
= .125
= .26418
= .25
= 1.0
= 1.13625
= 42.0
1 Oz
1 Pt
1 Lb
1 Qt
1 Kgs
1 Gal
1 Ton
1 Mts
1 Tns
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
Solids
.0625
Lb
1.0
Lb
1.0
Lb
2.0
Lb
2.2046229 Lb
8.0
Lb
2000.0
Lb
2204.6229 Lb
2240.0
Lb
1 Gcm
1 Mls
1 Gci
1 Ltr
1 Pt
1 Gal
1 Gli
1 Cft
1 Qt
1 Cyd
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
Gases
.00003531 Cft
.00003531 Cft
.005787
Cft
.03532
Cft
.01671
Cft
.13368
Cft
.1605
Cft
1.0
Cft
.03342
Cft
27.0
Cft
Gal
Gal
Gal
Gal
Gal
Gal
Gal
Gal
Gal
Gal
Radioactive Materials
1 Ci
= 1
Ci
1 Mci
= 1
Mci
1 Uci
= 1
Uci
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Multiple Report Codes
MULTIPLE
CODE
DESCRIPTION
A
A report number appearing once in the database with an A code, indicates an
incident involving a single shipper, commodity, container type and size, and
container manufacturer.
B
A report number appearing several times with codes B through U, indicates an
incident involving more than one shipper, commodity, container type or size, or
container manufacturer.
V
Limited quantities of hazardous materials for which a packaging exception is
listed in section 172.101, col. 5(a).
W
Any hazardous material released from a hose during the normal course of loading
or unloading of a tank vehicle after the internal valve has been closed and the
hose has been disconnected.
X
Shipments of flammable liquids in packages of 5 gallons or less capacity (does
not include limited quantities).
Y
Shipments of electric storage batteries.
Z
Any report which does not appear to meet the reporting criteria as outlined in
section 171.16.
NOTE:
Codes V through Z were added in January 1977.
NOTE:
As of May 1999, the V, W, X and Y multiple codes are no longer used in coding
the source documents. These documents will be coded with the appropriate
remaining codes.
NOTE:
As of January 2005, multiple codes are no longer used in coding the source
documents.
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Hazard Class Codes
CFR49
CLASS
CODE ABBREVIATION CODE
HAZARD CLASS
01
08
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
30
41
42
43
44
FORBID
ORM-D
EXPLO 1
EXPLO 2
EXPLO 3
EXPLO 4
EXPLO 5
EXPLO 6
EXPL.A.
EXPL.B.
EXPL.C.
COMB L
F. G.
NONF.G.
POI GAS
F. L.
F. S.
SPONTAN
DAN WET
F. S.
51
52
61
62
65
70
80
90
92
OXIDIZR
ORG PER
POISON
INF SUB
IRR
R.A.M.
CORROS
MISCEL
ORM-A
94
ORM-B
Other Regulated Material, Class B
96
ORM-C
Other Regulated Material, Class C
99
ORM-E
Other Regulated Material, Class E
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
2.1
2.2
2.3
3.0
4.1
4.2
4.3
5.1
5.2
6.1
6.2
7
8
9
Forbidden
Other Regulated Material, Class D
Explosive Mass Explosion Hazard
Explosive Projection Hazard
Explosive Fire Hazard
Explosive No Blast Hazard
Very Insensitive Explosive
Extremely Insensitive Detonating
Explosives, Class A
Explosives, Class B
Explosives, Class C
Combustible Liquid
Flammable Compressed Gas
Nonflammable Compressed Gas
Poisonous Gas
Flammable - Combustible Liquid
Flammable Solid
Spontaneously Combustible
Dangerous When Wet Material
Flammable Solid (Pre 1991)
Oxidizer
Organic Peroxide
Poisonous Materials
Infectious Substance (Etiologic)
Irritating Material
Radioactive Material
Corrosive Material
Miscellaneous Hazardous Material
Other Regulated Material, Class a
DEFINITION
(CFR 49)
173.21
173.144
173.50
173.50
173.50
173.50
173.50
173.50
173.53
173.53
173.53
173.120
173.115
173.115
173.115
173.120
173.124
173.124
173.124
Pre-1991
173.150
173.127
173.128
173.132
173.134
173.132
173.403
173.136
173.140
Pre-1991
173.140
Pre-1991
173.140
Pre-1991
173.140
Pre-1991
173.140
NOTE: Reclassification of some commodities has occurred due to changes in the regulations.
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Label and Placard Codes
LABEL
ABBR.
EXPL A
EXPL B
EXPL C
RAM I
RAM II
RAM III
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOWG
WHITE G
RED GAS
GREEN
POIS A
POIS B
IRR
RED
RED
ETIO A
EMPTY
WHITE
PLACARD
ABBR.
LABEL
PLACARD
CLASS
EXPL A
EXPL B
EXPL C
Explosives A
Explosives B
Explosives C
EXPL.A.
EXPL.B.
EXPL.C.
R.A.M.
R.A.M.
R.A.M.
RADIOAC
OXIDIZR
ORG PER
OXYGEN
CHLORIN
FLAMGAS
COMPGAS
POISONG
POISON
DANGER
FLAM
FLAMSLD
CORROS
FLAMWET
SPONCOM
COMBUST
MAGNET
DANGER
DNGRWET
Explosives A
Explosives B
Explosives C
Radioactive White-I
Radioactive II Yellow-II
Radioactive III
Yellow-III
Oxidizer
Organic Peroxide
Oxygen
Chlorine
Flammable Gas
Non-flammable Gas
Poison Gas
Poison
Irritant
Flammable Liquid
Flammable Solid
Infectious Substance
Corrosive
Spontaneously
Combustible
Danger – Peligro
(Cargo Aircraft Only)
Combustible
Magnetized Material
Radioactive
Oxidizer
Organic Peroxide
Oxygen
Chlorine
Flammable Gas
Non-flammable Gas
Poison
Poison
Danger
Flammable Liquid
Flammable Solid
OXIDIZR
ORG PER
NONF.G.
NONF.G.
F. G.
NONF.G.
POIS A
POIS B
IRR
F. L.
F. S.
INF SUB
Corrosive
Flammable Solid -Dangerous
When Wet
CORROS
F. S
COMB L
ORM-C
Danger
Dangerous When Wet
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DAN WET
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Transportation Modes
CODE NUMBER
1
4
5
6
7
8
9
MODE
ABBREVIATION
AIR
H-H
H-P
R
W
F-F
OTH
MODE OF
TRANSPORTATION
Air
Highway (For Hire)
Highway (Private)
Railway
Water
Freight Forwarder
Other
NOTE: The mode freight forwarder is found in data prior to 1990.
NOTE: The mode Highway (Private) is found in data prior to 2000.
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General Cause of Release
CODE NUMBER
10
20
30
40
DESCRIPTION
Human Error
Package failure
Vehicular accident/derailment
Other
NOTE: The above codes were added in January 1990 and discontinued in 2005.
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Miscellaneous Code Descriptions
CODE
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
DESCRIPTION
None
EPA Registration (Pesticides)
Bureau of Explosives Authorization
IAEA Registrant
Unknown Container Manufacturer Embossing Symbol or Name
Marked ICC When it Should Be DOT (Boxes, Drums, Etc.)
Foreign Made Container
Container Not in Proper Condition for Shipment
Non-specification Container Used When Spec Container Required
People Evacuated
Bulk Loading/unloading Container Failure
Bulk Loading/unloading Human Error
Bulk Loading/unloading Storage Tank Failure
Foodstuffs Aboard Vehicle with Poisons
Materials Sent as Baggage or in Luggage
Specification Container Not Authorized for Commodity
Grade Crossing Incident (Train-truck Collision)
Military or Federal Spec Equivalent to DOT Spec Container
Material Splashed from Tank Car
Chemical Waste Product
Incident Involving Air Carriers Pickup & Delivery Truck
Tank Truck/trailer Rolled over Spilling Contents
Radioactive Material Released
Radioactive Material Not Released or Contaminated
Radioactive Contamination Only (No Release of Material)
No Release/major Transportation Artery or Facility Closed
No Release/operational Flight Plan of Aircraft Altered
No Release/people Evacuated
Major Transportation Artery or Facility Closed
Operational Flight Plan of Aircraft Altered
Hazardous Substance
Shipments Involving Mixed Modes of Transportation
Bulk Loading/unloading Cause Other
Undeclared Shipments - All Modes
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Transportation Phase
CODE
261
262
263
264
265
999
TRANSPORTATION PHASE
Enroute Between Origin/Destination
Loading
Unloading
Temporary Storage/Terminal
Loading/unloading (Pre-1990 Incident)
Information Not Reported
Land Use
CODE
271
272
273
274
275
999
LAND USE
Industrial
Commercial
Residential
Agricultural
Undeveloped
Information Not Reported
Community Type
CODE
281
282
283
291
292
999
COMMUNITY TYPE
Urban
Suburban
Rural
Divided/Limited Access
Undivided
Information Not Reported
Highway Type
CODE
291
292
999
HIGHWAY TYPE
Divided/Limited Access
Undivided
Information Not Reported
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Agency Codes
CODE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
AGENCY NAME
Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST)
Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS)
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
Maritime Administration (MARAD)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Office of the Inspector General (OIG)
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC)
Surface Transportation Board (STB)
Air Incident Occurrence
CODE
0
1
2
3
4
5
INCIDENT OCCURRENCE
Air carrier cargo facility
Sort center
Baggage area
By surface to/from airport
During flight
During loading/unloading of aircraft
Packaging Type
CODE
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Z
PACKAGING TPYE
Non-Bulk
IBC
Cargo Tank Motor Vehicle (CTMV)
Tank Car
Cylinder
RAM
Portable Tank
Other
Package Layer
CODE
S
I
O
PACKAGE LAYER
Single Layer
Inner Layer
Outer Layer
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Container Abbreviations and Specification Numbers
Note:
Container types listed as “Not Used” are not currently used, but may be found in older incident reports.
ABBR. OR
SPEC NO.
103
103A
103AALW
103AL
103ALW
103ANW
103AW
103B
103BW
103C
103CAL
103CW
103DW
103EW
103W
104
104A
104AW
104W
105
105A
105AALW
105AF
105AW
105JW
106A
106ANCI
106AW
106AX
107A
109AALW
109AW
10A
10B
10C
110A
110AW
111A
111AALW
111AF
BULK? TYPE
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
No BARREL/KEG WOOD
No BARREL/KEG WOOD
No BARREL/KEG WOOD
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
CONTAINER DESCRIPTION
Non-pressure
Non-pressure
Non-pressure
Non-pressure
Non-pressure
Non-pressure
Non-pressure
Non-pressure
Non-pressure
Non-pressure
Non-pressure
Non-pressure
Non-pressure
Non-pressure
Non-pressure
Non-pressure
Non-pressure
Non-pressure
Non-pressure
Pressure
Pressure
Pressure
Pressure
Pressure
Pressure
Multi-unit
Multi-unit
Multi-unit
Multi-unit
High pressure
Pressure
Pressure
Wooden barrels and kegs (tight)
Wooden barrels and kegs (tight)
Wooden barrels and kegs (tight)
Multi-unit
Multi-unit
Non-pressure
Non-pressure
Non-pressure
HMIRS Data Definitions and Codes
Date Use
Cancelled
--------------------------------5/15/1974
Not used
5/15/1974
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ABBR. OR
SPEC NO.
111AW
112A
112AF
112AW
112J
112JW
112S
112SW
112T
112TW
113A175W
113A60W
113AW
113C120W
113CW
113DW
114A
114AW
114CW
114J
114JW
114S
114SW
114T
115AALW
115AW
11A
11B
11C
11D
11F
11G
11H
11H1
11H2
11HA
11HA1
BULK? TYPE
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR CRYO
Yes TANK CAR CRYO
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR CRYO
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes TANK CAR
Yes IBC
Yes IBC
Yes IBC
Yes IBC
Yes IBC
Yes IBC
Yes IBC
Yes IBC
Yes IBC
Yes IBC
Yes IBC
Date Use
Cancelled
--------------------------------------
CONTAINER DESCRIPTION
Non-pressure
Pressure
Pressure
Pressure
Pressure
Pressure
Pressure
Pressure
Pressure
Pressure
Liquified hydrogen
Liquified hydrogen
Liquified hydrogen
Liquified hydrogen
Liquified hydrogen
Liquified hydrogen
Pressure
Pressure
Pressure
Pressure
Pressure
Pressure
Pressure
Pressure
Non-pressure
Non-pressure
Metal, for solids
Metal, for solids
Wood with inner liner, for solids
Plywood with inner liner, for solids
Wood with inner liner, for solids
Fiberboard, for solids
Plastic, for solids
Plastic,
Plastic,
Composite, plastic in steel, for solids
Composite, with rigid plastic inner receptacle for
solids and steel outer packaging
11HA2
Yes
IBC
Composite, with a flexible plastic inner receptacle for
solids and a steel outer packaging
--
11HB
Yes
IBC
Composite, with a plastic inner receptacle and a steel
outer packaging
--
HMIRS Data Definitions and Codes
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Note:
Container types listed as “Not Used” are not currently used, but may be found in older incident reports.
ABBR. OR
SPEC NO.
11HB1
BULK? TYPE
Yes IBC
CONTAINER DESCRIPTION
Composite, with rigid plastic inner receptacle for
solids and aluminum outer packaging
Date Use
Cancelled
--
11HB2
Yes
IBC
Composite, with rigid plastic inner receptacle for
solids and an aluminum outer packaging
--
11HC
Yes
IBC
Composite, with a plastic inner receptacle and a
natural wood outer packaging
--
11HC1
Yes
IBC
Composite, with rigid plastic inner receptacle for
solids and a natural wood outer packaging
--
11HC2
Yes
IBC
Composite, with rigid plastic inner receptacle for
solids and a natural wood outer packaging
--
11HD
Yes
IBC
Composite, with a plastic inner receptacle and a
plywood outer packaging
--
11HD1
Yes
IBC
Composite, with rigid plastic inner receptacle for
solids and a plywood outer packaging
--
11HD2
Yes
IBC
Composite, with rigid plastic inner receptacle for
solids and a plywood outer packaging
--
11HF
Yes
IBC
Composite, with a plastic inner receptacle and
reconstituted wood outer packaging
--
11HF1
Yes
IBC
Composite, with rigid plastic inner receptacle for
solids and a reconstituted wood outer packaging
--
11HF2
Yes
IBC
Composite, with rigid plastic inner receptacle for
solids and a reconstituted wood outer packaging
--
11HG
Yes
IBC
Composite, with a plastic inner receptacle and a
fiberboard outer packaging
--
11HG1
Yes
IBC
Composite, with rigid plastic inner receptacle for
solids and a fiberboard outer packaging
--
11HG2
Yes
IBC
Composite, with rigid plastic inner receptacle for
solids and a fiberboard outer packaging
--
11HH
Yes
IBC
Composite, with a plastic inner receptacle and a
plastic outer packaging
--
11HH1
11HH2
11HZ
11HZ1
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
IBC
IBC
IBC
IBC
Plastic,
Plastic,
Composite, with plastic inner receptacle for solids
Composite, with a rigid plastic inner receptacle for
solids loaded or discharged by gravity
-----
11HZ2
Yes
IBC
Composite, with flexible plastic inner receptacle for
solids loaded or discharged by gravity
--
11L
11M
11N
12A
12B
12C
12D
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
IBC
IBC
IBC
BOX FIBER
BOX FIBER
BOX FIBER
BOX FIBER
Textile, for solids
Paper, multiwall for solids
Metal, for solids
Boxes NRC*
Boxes
Boxes
Boxes
HMIRS Data Definitions and Codes
---Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
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Note:
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ABBR. OR
SPEC NO.
12E
12H
12P
12R
13
13A
13B
13C
13D
13F
13G
13H
13H1
13H2
13H3
13H4
13H5
13L
13L1
13L2
13L3
13L4
13M1
13M2
13N
14
15A
15B
15C
15D
15E
15L
15M
15P
15X
16A
16B
16D
17C
17E
17E/17H
BULK? TYPE
No BOX FIBER
No BOX FIBER
No BOX FIBER
No BOX FIBER
No KEG METAL
Yes IBC
Yes IBC
Yes IBC
Yes IBC
Yes IBC
Yes IBC
Yes IBC
Yes IBC
Yes IBC
Yes IBC
Yes IBC
Yes IBC
Yes IBC
Yes IBC
Yes IBC
Yes IBC
Yes IBC
Yes IBC
Yes IBC
Yes IBC
No BOX WOOD
No BOX WOOD
No BOX WOOD
No BOX WOOD
No BOX WOOD
No BOX WOOD
No BOX WOOD
No BOX WOOD
No BOX WOOD
No BOX WOOD
No BOX WOOD
No BOX WOOD
No BOX WOOD
No DRUM METAL
No DRUM METAL
No DRUM METAL
CONTAINER DESCRIPTION
Boxes
Boxes
Boxes NRC*
Paper faced expanded polystyrene NRC*
Metal kegs
Flexible metal receptacle for solids
Flexible aluminum receptacle for solids
Flexible natural wood receptacle for solids
Flexible plywood receptacle for solids
Flexible reconstituted wood for solids
Flexible fiberboard receptacle for solids
Flexible plastic receptacle for solids
Plastic, without coating or liner, for solids
Plastic, coated, for solids
Plastic with liner, for solids
Plastic, coated with liner, for solids
Plastic film, for solids
Flexible textile receptacle for solids
Textile without coating or liner, for solids
Textile, coated, for solids
Textile with liner, for solids
Textile, coated and with liner, for solids
Paper, multiwall, for solids
Paper, multiwall, water resistant, for solids
Flexible metal receptacle for solids
Nailed
Nailed
Nailed
Nailed
Nailed
Fiberboard lined
Boxes
Metal lined
Glued plywood or wooden box
Wooden boxes for two five-gallon cans
Plywood or wooden boxes, wirebound
Wooden boxes, wirebound
Wooden wirebound overwrap
Steel STC* RHA*
Steel STC* RHNA*
Reconditioned 17E (closed head), converted to 17H
(open head) STC* RHR*
HMIRS Data Definitions and Codes
Date Use
Cancelled
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
--------------------Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
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Note:
Container types listed as “Not Used” are not currently used, but may be found in older incident reports.
ABBR. OR
SPEC NO.
17F
17H
17X
18B
19A
19B
1A
1A1
1A2
1B
1B1
1B2
1C
1D
1D
1E
1EX
1G
1H
1H1
1H2
1K
1M
1N1
1N2
1X
20PF
20WC
211AALW
211AW
21A
21B
21C
21D
21F
21G
21H
21H1
21H2
21HA
BULK? TYPE
No DRUM METAL
No DRUM METAL
No DRUM METAL
No BOX WOOD
No BOX WOOD
No BOX WOOD
No CARBOY
No DRUM METAL
No DRUM METAL
No CARBOY
No DRUM METAL
No DRUM METAL
No CARBOY
No CARBOY
No BARREL/KEG WOOD
No CARBOY
No CARBOY
No DRUM NON-METAL
No CARBOY
No DRUM NON-METAL
No DRUM NON-METAL
No CARBOY
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
CARBOY
DRUM METAL
DRUM METAL
CARBOY
RAM CONTAINER
RAM CONTAINER
TANK CAR
TANK CAR
IBC
IBC
IBC
IBC
IBC
IBC
IBC
IBC
IBC
IBC
Date Use
Cancelled
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
--5/11/1979
--5/11/1979
--5/11/1979
Not Used
-Not Used
--Not Used
CONTAINER DESCRIPTION
Steel STC* RHNA*
Steel STC* RHR*
Steel barrels or drums STC* RHNA*
Wooden kits
Wooden boxes, plywood, cleated
Wooden boxes, plywood, nailed
Boxed
Non-removable head steel drum
Removable head steel drum
Boxed lead
Non-removable head aluminum drum
Removable head aluminum drum
In kegs
Boxed glass
Plywood drum
Glass, in plywood drums
Glass, in plywood drums STC*
Fiber drum
Polyethylene, in metal crates
Non-removable head plastic drum
Removable head plastic drum
Glass, cushioned with expandable polystyrene in
wooden wirebound box
Glass with expanded polystyrene overpack
Non-removable head metal drum
Removable head metal drum
Boxed, 5 to 6 1/2 gallons for export only STC*
Phenolic-foam insulated, metal overpack
Wooden protective jacket
?????????
?????????
Metal, for solids
Metal, for solids
Rigid natural wood receptacle for solids
Rigid plywood receptacle for solids
Rigid reconstituted wood receptacle for solids
Rigid fiberboard receptacle for solids
Rigid plastic receptacle for solids
For solids, when stacked
Plastic, freestanding, for solids
Composite with plastic inner receptacle for solids and
a steel outer packaging
HMIRS Data Definitions and Codes
---Not Used
---------------
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Note:
Container types listed as “Not Used” are not currently used, but may be found in older incident reports.
ABBR. OR
SPEC NO.
21HA1
BULK? TYPE
Yes IBC
Date Use
Cancelled
--
CONTAINER DESCRIPTION
Composite, with a rigid plastic inner receptacle for
solids loaded or discharged under pressure and a
steel outer packaging
21HA2
Yes
IBC
Composite, with a flexible plastic inner receptacle for
solids loaded or discharged under pressure and a
steel outer packaging
--
21HB
Yes
IBC
Composite with plastic inner receptacle for solids and
an aluminum outer packaing
--
21HB1
Yes
IBC
Composite, with a rigid plastic inner receptacle for
solids loaded or discharged under pressure and an
aluminum outer packaging
--
21HB2
Yes
IBC
Composite, with a flexible plastic inner receptacle for
solids loaded or discharged under pressure and
aluminum outer packaging
--
21HC
Yes
IBC
Composite plastic inner receptacle for solids and
natural wood outer packaging
--
21HC1
Yes
IBC
Composite, with a rigid plastic inner receptacle for
solids loaded or discharged under pressure and a
natural wood outer packagi
--
21HC2
Yes
IBC
Composite, with a flexible plastic inner receptacle for
solids loaded or discharged under pressure and
natural wood oute packagi
--
21HD
Yes
IBC
Composite, plastic receptacle for solids with plywood
outer packaging
--
21HD1
Yes
IBC
Composite, with a rigid plastic inner receptacle for
solids loaded or discharged under pressure and a
plywood outer packaging
--
21HD2
Yes
IBC
Composite, with a flexible plastic inner receptacle for
solids loaded or discharged under pressure and a
plywood outer packaging
--
21HF
Yes
IBC
Composite, with plastic receptacle for solids and
reconstituted wood outer packaging
--
21HF1
Yes
IBC
Composite, with a rigid plastic inner receptacle for
solids loaded and discharged under pressure and
reconstituted wood outer
--
21HF2
Yes
IBC
Composite, with flexible plastic inner receptacle for
solids loaded or discharged under pressure and
reconstituted wood outer pa
--
21HG
Yes
IBC
Composite, with plastic receptacle for solids and
fiberboard outer packaging
--
21HG1
Yes
IBC
Composite, with a rigid plastic inner receptacle for
solids loaded and discharged under pressure and
fiberboard outer packaging
--
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Note:
Container types listed as “Not Used” are not currently used, but may be found in older incident reports.
ABBR. OR
SPEC NO.
21HG2
BULK? TYPE
Yes IBC
CONTAINER DESCRIPTION
Composite, with a flexible plastic inner receptacle for
solids loaded and dicharged under pressure and a
fiberboard outer packag
Date Use
Cancelled
--
21HH
Yes
IBC
Composite, with plastic receptacle for solids and
plastic outer packaging
21HH1
21HH2
21HZ
21HZ1
21HZ2
21L
21M
21N
21P
21PF
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
IBC
IBC
IBC
IBC
IBC
IBC
IBC
IBC
DRUM NON-METAL
RAM CONTAINER
Composite, with plastic inner liner for solids
Composite, with plastic inner liner, for solids
Composite, with plastic receptacle for solids
Composite, with plastic inner liner for solids
Composite, with plastic inner liner, for solids
Textile receptacle for solids
Paper, multiwall receptacle for solids
Metal, for solids
Fiber drum overpack for inside plastic container
Fire and shock resistant, phenolic-foam insulated,
metal overpack
--------Not Used
--
21WC
22A
22B
22C
23F
23G
23H
25
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
RAM CONTAINER
DRUM NON-METAL
DRUM NON-METAL
DRUM NON-METAL
BOX FIBER
BOX FIBER
BOX FIBER
TANK
Wooden protective overpack
Wooden drums, plywood
Wooden drums, plywood
Plywood drum for plastic inside container
Fiberboard boxes
Special cylindrical fiberboard box for high explosives
Fiberboard boxes
Steel cylinder, seamless, maximum size 120 pounds
water capacity
-Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
--
26
Yes
TANK
Steel cylinder, seamless, maximum size 220 pounds
water capacity
--
28
28A
29
2A
2C
2C1
2C2
2D
2E
2F
2G
2J
2K
2L
2M
2N
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
CARBOY
CARBOY
TUBE
INSIDE CONTAIN
INSIDE CONTAIN
BARREL/KEG WOOD
BARREL/KEG WOOD
INSIDE CONTAIN
INSIDE CONTAIN
INSIDE CONTAIN
INSIDE CONTAIN
INSIDE CONTAIN
INSIDE CONTAIN
INSIDE CONTAIN
INSIDE CONTAIN
INSIDE CONTAIN
Metal-jacketed
Metal-jacketed
Mailing tube
Metal cans, pails and kits
Corrugated fiberboard cartons
Bung type wooden barrel
Slack type (removable head) wooden barrel
Duplex paper bags
Polyethylene bottle
Metal containers and liners
Fiber cans and boxes
Waterproof paper bags for linings
Paper bags for linings
Lining for boxes
Waterproof paper lining
Metal cans
HMIRS Data Definitions and Codes
--
5/11/1979
5/11/1979
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
--Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
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Note:
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ABBR. OR
SPEC NO.
2P
2Q
2R
2S
2SL
2T
2TL
2U
BULK? TYPE
No INSIDE CONTAIN
No INSIDE CONTAIN
No INSIDE CONTAIN
No INSIDE CONTAIN
No INSIDE CONTAIN
No INSIDE CONTAIN
No INSIDE CONTAIN
No INSIDE CONTAIN
Date Use
Cancelled
---Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
CONTAINER DESCRIPTION
Non-refillable metal containers
Non-refillable metal containers
Metal tubes for radioactive materials
Polyethylene containers RHNA*
Polyethylene containers RHNA*
Polyethylene containers
Polyethylene containers
Polyethylene containers over one gallon capacity
RHNA*
3
31
31A
31B
31C
31D
31F
31G
31H
31H1
31H2
31HA
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
CYLINDER
JUG
IBC
IBC
IBC
IBC
IBC
IBC
IBC
IBC
IBC
IBC
Steel cylinder, seamless
Jugs in tubs
Metal, for liquids or solids
Metal, for liquids or solids
Natural wood receptacle for liquids
Plywood receptacle for liquids
Reconstituted wood receptacle for liquids
Fiberboard receptacle for liquids
Plastic receptacle for liquids
For liquids, when stacked
Plastic, freestanding, for liquids
Composite, with plastic receptacle for liquids and
steel outer packaging
Not Used
5/11/1979
-----------
31HA1
Yes
IBC
Composite, with a rigid plastic inner receptacle for
liquids and a steel outer packaging
--
31HA2
Yes
IBC
Composite, with a flexible plastic inner receptacle for
liquids and steel outer packaging
--
31HB
Yes
IBC
Composite, with plastic receptacle for liquids and
aluminum outer packaging
--
31HB1
Yes
IBC
Composite, with a rigid plastic inner receptacle for
liquids and aluminum outer packaging
--
31HB2
Yes
IBC
Composite, with a flexible plastic inner receptacle for
liquids and aluminum outer packaging
--
31HC
Yes
IBC
Composite, with plastic receptacle for liquids and
natural wood outer packaging
--
31HC1
Yes
IBC
Composite, with a rigid plastic inner receptacle for
liquids and natural wood outer packaging
--
31HC2
Yes
IBC
Composite, with a flexible plastic inner receptacle for
liquids and natural wood outer packaging
--
31HD
Yes
IBC
Composite, with plastic receptacle for liquids and
plywood outer packaging
--
31HD1
Yes
IBC
Composite, with a rigid plastic inner receptacle for
liquids and plywood outer packaging
--
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Note:
Container types listed as “Not Used” are not currently used, but may be found in older incident reports.
ABBR. OR
SPEC NO.
31HD2
BULK? TYPE
Yes IBC
CONTAINER DESCRIPTION
Composite, with a flexible plastic inner receptacle for
liquids and plywood outer packaging
Date Use
Cancelled
--
31HF
Yes
IBC
Composite, with plastic receptacle for liquids and
reconstituted wood outer packaging
--
31HF1
Yes
IBC
Composite, with a rigid plastic inner receptacle for
liquids and reconstituted wood outer packaging
--
31HF2
Yes
IBC
Composite, with a flexible plastic inner receptacle for
liquids and reconstituted wood outer packaging
--
31HG
Yes
IBC
Composite, plastic receptacle for liquids and
fiberboard outer packaging
--
31HG1
Yes
IBC
Composite, with a rigid plastic inner receptacle for
liquids and fiberboard outer packaging
--
31HG2
Yes
IBC
Composite, with a flexible plastic inner receptacle for
liquids and fiberboard outer packaging
--
31HH
Yes
IBC
Composite, with plastic receptacle for liquids and
plastic outer packaging
--
31HH1
31HH2
31HZ
31HZ1
31HZ2
31L
31M
31N
32A
32B
32C
32D
33
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
IBC
IBC
IBC
IBC
IBC
IBC
IBC
IBC
BOX METAL
BOX METAL
BOX METAL
BOX METAL
TANK
Composite, with plastic inner liner, for liquids
Composite, with plastic inner liner, for liquids
Composite, with plastic receptacle for liquids
Composite, with plastic inner liner, for liquids
Composite, with plastic inner liner, for liquids
Textile receptacle for liquids
Paper, multiwall receptacle for liquids
Metal, for liquids or solids
Metal cases, riveted or lock-seamed
Metal cases, welded or riveted
Metal trunks
Metal boxes
Steel cylinder, seamless, maximum size 120 pounds
water capacity
--------Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
--
33A
34
No
No
OTHER
DRUM NON-METAL
Polystyrene cases
Reusable molded polyethylene container without
overpack RHNA*
Not Used
Not Used
34B
35
No
No
CARBOY
DRUM NON-METAL
Aluminum carboys
Non-reusable molded polyethylene drum for use
without overpack RHR*
5/11/1979
Not Used
36A
36B
36C
37A
37B
37C
37D
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
BAG CLOTH
BAG CLOTH
BAG CLOTH
DRUM METAL
DRUM METAL
DRUM METAL
DRUM METAL
Lined cloth (triplex)
Burlap, lined
Burlap, paper lined
Drums STC* RHR*
Drums STC* RHNA*
Drums NRC* RHR*
Drums NRC* RHNA*
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
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Note:
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ABBR. OR
SPEC NO.
37K
37M
37P
38
BULK? TYPE
No DRUM METAL
No DRUM METAL
No DRUM METAL
Yes TANK
CONTAINER DESCRIPTION
Drums STC* RHA*
Steel overpack for inside plastic container NRC*
Steel drums with polyethylene liner
Steel cylinder, seamless, maximum size 5 pounds
water capacity
Date Use
Cancelled
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
--
39
3A
3A1
3A2
3A480X
3AA
3AAX
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
CYLINDER
CYLINDER BULK
JERRICAN
JERRICAN
CYLINDER
CYLINDER
CYLINDER TRL
Non-reusable (non-refillable) cylinders NRC*
Seamless steel
Non-removable head steel jerrican
Removable head steel jerrican
Seamless steel
Seamless steel, made of definitely prescribed steels
Seamless steel, made of definitely prescribed steels
over 1000 pounds water volume
--------
3AL
No
CYLINDER
Seamless cylinder made of definitely prescribed
aluminum alloys
--
3AX
3B
3B1
3B2
3BN
3C
3D
3E
3H1
3H2
3HT
3T
4
40
41
42
42B
42C
42D
42E
42F
42G
42H
43A
44B
44C
44D
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
CYLINDER TRL
CYLINDER
JERRICAN
JERRICAN
CYLINDER
CYLINDER
CYLINDER
CYLINDER
JERRICAN
JERRICAN
CYLINDER
CYLINDER
CYLINDER
CYLINDER
CYLINDER
DRUM METAL
DRUM METAL
DRUM METAL
DRUM METAL
DRUM METAL
DRUM METAL
DRUM METAL
DRUM METAL
DRUM NON-METAL
BAG PAPER
BAG PAPER
BAG PAPER
Seamless steel, over 1000 pounds water volume
Seamless steel
Non-removable head aluminum jerrican
Removable head aluminum jerrican
Seamless nickel
Seamless steel
Seamless steel
Seamless steel
Non-removable head plastic jerrican
Removable head plastic jerrican
Inside containers, seamless steel for A/C* use
Seamless steel
Forge welded steel
Non-refillable metal containers
Non-refillable metal containers
Aluminum drum
Drums
Barrels or drums
Drums
Drums STC*
Barrels or drums RHR*
Drums
Drums RHNA*
Rubber drums
Paper bags
Paper bags
Paper bags
---------------Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
5/11/1979
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
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Container types listed as “Not Used” are not currently used, but may be found in older incident reports.
ABBR. OR
SPEC NO.
44E
44P
45B
4A
4A1
4A2
4AA480
4B
4B1
4B2
4B240ET
4B240FLW
4B240X
BULK? TYPE
No BAG PAPER
No BAG PLASTIC
No BAG CLOTH
No CYLINDER
No BOX METAL
No BOX METAL
No CYLINDER
No CYLINDER
No BOX METAL
No BOX METAL
No CYLINDER
No CYLINDER
No CYLINDER
Date Use
Cancelled
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
-----------
CONTAINER DESCRIPTION
Paper bags
All plastic bag
Bags, cloth and paper, lined
Forge welded steel
Unlined and uncoated steel box
Steel box with inner liner or coating
Welded steel
Welded and brazed steel
Unlined and uncoated aluminum box
Aluminum box with inner liner or coating
Welded and brazed
Welded or welded and brazed
Cylinder without longitudinal seam for pressures of
150 to 500 pounds psi
4BA
No
CYLINDER
Welded or brazed steel, made of definitely prescribed
steels
4BW
4C
4C1
4C2
4D
4D
4DA
4DS
4E
4F
4G
4H1
4H2
4L
4M
5
50
51
51X
52
53
55
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
CYLINDER
CYLINDER
BOX WOOD
BOX WOOD
CYLINDER
BOX WOOD
CYLINDER
CYLINDER
CYLINDER
BOX WOOD
BOX FIBER
BOX PLASTIC
BOX PLASTIC
CYLINDER
BOX MULTI-WALL
DRUM METAL
TANK
TANK
TANK
TANK
TANK
RAM CONTAINER
Welded steel
Welded and brazed steel
Natural wood box
Natural wood box with sift-proof walls
Inside containers, welded steel
Plywood box
Inside containers, welded steel for A/C* use
Inside containers, welded stainless steel
Welded aluminum
Reconstituted wood box
Fiberboard box
Expanded plastic box
Solid plastic box
Welded, insulated
Paper, multi-wall box
Steel barrels or drums RHA*
PORTABLE TANK
Steel
Steel portable tank
PORTABLE TANK
PORTABLE TANK
Metal encased, uranium or lead shielded container
for radioactive materials
-----------------Not Used
---Not Used
56
57
5A
Yes
Yes
No
TANK
TANK
DRUM METAL
PORTABLE TANK
PORTABLE TANK
Steel barrels or drums RHNA*
--Not Used
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Container types listed as “Not Used” are not currently used, but may be found in older incident reports.
ABBR. OR
SPEC NO.
5B
5C
5D
5F
5H
5H1
5H2
5H3
5H4
5K
5L
5L1
5L2
5L3
5M
5M1
5M2
5P
5X
60
6A
6B
6C
6D
BULK? TYPE
No DRUM METAL
No DRUM METAL
No DRUM METAL
No DRUM METAL
No DRUM METAL
No BAG PLASTIC
No BAG PLASTIC
No BAG PLASTIC
No BAG PLASTIC
No DRUM METAL
No DRUM METAL
No BAG CLOTH
No BAG CLOTH
No BAG CLOTH
No DRUM METAL
No BAG PAPER
No BAG PAPER
No DRUM METAL
No DRUM METAL
Yes TANK
No DRUM METAL
No DRUM METAL
No DRUM METAL
No DRUM METAL
Date Use
Cancelled
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
-Not Used
----Not Used
Not Used
---Not Used
--Not Used
Not Used
-Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
CONTAINER DESCRIPTION
Steel barrels or drums RHA*
Steel barrels or drums RHNA*
Steel barrels or drums, lined RHA*
Steel drums RHNA*
Steel barrels or drums, lead lined RHNA*
Unlined or non-coated woven plastic bag
Sift proof woven plastic bag
Water-resistant woven plastic bag
Plastic film bag
Nickel barrels or drums RHNA*
Steel barrels or drums RHNA*
Unlined or non-coated textile bag
Sift proof textile bag
Water-resistant textile bag
Monel drums
Multi-wall paper bag
Multi-wall water-resistant paper bag
Lagged steel drums RHNA*
Steel drums, aluminum lined RHNA*
Steel
Steel barrels or drums RHA*
Steel barrels or drums RHA*
Steel barrels or drums RHA*
Cylindrical steel overpack, straight sided, for inside
plastic containers
6HA1
6HA2
No
No
COMPOSITE
COMPOSITE
Plastic receptacle within a protective steel drum
Plastic receptacle within a protective steel crate or
box
---
6HB1
6HB2
No
No
COMPOSITE
COMPOSITE
Plastic receptacle within a protective aluminum drum
Plastic receptacle within a protective aluminum crate
or box
---
6HC
6HD1
6HD2
6HG1
6HG2
6HH
6HH1
6HH2
6J
6K
6L
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
COMPOSITE
COMPOSITE
COMPOSITE
COMPOSITE
COMPOSITE
COMPOSITE
COMPOSITE
COMPOSITE
DRUM METAL
DRUM METAL
RAM CONTAINER
Plastic receptacle within a protective wooden box
Plastic receptacle within a protective plywood drum
Plastic receptacle within a protective plywood box
Plastic receptacle within a protective fiber drum
Plastic receptacle within a protective fiberboard box
Plastic receptacle within a protective plastic drum
Plastic receptable within a protective plastic drum
Plastic receptacle within a protective plastic box
Steel barrels or drums RHA*
Steel barrels or drums RHA*
Metal packaging
--------Not Used
Not Used
--
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Note:
Container types listed as “Not Used” are not currently used, but may be found in older incident reports.
ABBR. OR
SPEC NO.
6M
6PA1
BULK? TYPE
No RAM CONTAINER
No COMPOSITE
Date Use
Cancelled
---
CONTAINER DESCRIPTION
Metal packaging
Glass, porcelain or stoneware receptacle within a
protective steel drum
6PA2
No
COMPOSITE
Glass, porcelain or stoneware receptacle within a
protective steel crate or box
--
6PB1
No
COMPOSITE
Glass, porcelain or stoneware receptacle within a
protective aluminum drum
--
6PB2
No
COMPOSITE
Glass, porcelain or stoneware receptacle within a
protective aluminum crate or box
--
6PC
No
COMPOSITE
Glass, porcelain or stoneware receptacle within a
protective wooden box
--
6PD1
No
COMPOSITE
Glass, porcelain or stoneware receptacle within a
protective plywood drum
--
6PD2
No
COMPOSITE
Glass, porcelain or stoneware receptacle within a
protective wicker work hamper
--
6PG1
No
COMPOSITE
Glass, porcelain or stoneware receptacle within a
protective fiber drum
--
6PG2
No
COMPOSITE
Glass, porcelain or stoneware receptacle within a
protective fiberboard box
--
6PH1
No
COMPOSITE
Glass, porcelain or stoneware receptacle within a
protective expanded plastic packaging
--
6PH2
No
COMPOSITE
Glass, porcelain or stoneware receptacle within a
protective solid plastic packaging
--
7A
8
8AL
9
ARA-I
BAG
BAG CLTH
BAG PLS
BAG PPR
BAGGAGE
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
RAM CONTAINER
CYLINDER
CYLINDER
CYLINDER
TANK CAR
BAG
BAG CLOTH
BAG PLASTIC
BAG PAPER
OTHER
General packaging, for type A radioactive materials
Steel for acetylene
Steel for acetylene
Non-refillable metal containers
?????????
Bag, no description given
Cloth or burlap bag (cont1 for solid materials)
Plastic bag (cont1 for solid materials)
Paper bag (cont1 for solid materials)
Packages or containers checked on board an aircraft
by a passenger in addition to luggage
-----------
BARGE
Yes
OTHER
Barge (use only if spill occurred during loading or
unloading)
--
BARREL W
BATTERY
BE-27
No
No
Yes
BARREL/KEG WOOD Wooden barrel (cont1 for solid materials)
BATTERY
battery for holding battery fluid
CYLINDER BULK
Cylinder, 150 to 2000 pounds water volume FOR
RAIL TRANSPORT ONLY
BIN PORT
BLANK
BOTL
Yes
No
No
OTHER
OTHER
BOTTLE
--Not Used
Portable bin (cont1 for solid materials)
Reporter left container blank
Bottle, plastic or glass not specified, capacity 2 gallon
or less
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ABBR. OR
SPEC NO. BULK? TYPE
BOTL GLS
No BOTTLE
BOTL PLS
No BOTTLE
BOX
No BOX
BOX FBR
No BOX FIBER
BOX MTL
No BOX METAL
BOX WOOD
No BOX WOOD
CAGE
No OTHER
Date Use
Cancelled
--------
CONTAINER DESCRIPTION
Glass bottle, capacity 2 gallons or less
Plastic bottle, capacity 2 gallons or less
Box, wood or fiberboard not specified
Fiberboard box or carton
Metal box
Wooden box
Cage made of wooden frame with wire cover (cont2
only)
CAN
CAN AERO
CAN ALUM
CAN FBR
CAN MTL
CARBOY
No
No
No
No
No
No
CAN
CAN
CAN
CAN
CAN
CARBOY
Can, other than metal or aluminum
Aerosol can (contents under pressure)
Aluminum can
Fiberboard can
Metal can, capacity 7 gallons or less
Carboy, other than glass or plastic or material
unspecified, capacity 5 gallons or more
-------
CARBOY G
CARBOY P
CARTON P
CONT
No
No
No
No
CARBOY
CARBOY
BOX PLASTIC
CONTAINER
Glass carboy, capacity 5 gallons or more
Plastic carboy, capacity 5 gallons or more
Plastic carton or box (cont2 primarily)
Container, no description given (do not use if at all
possible)
-----
CONT GLS
CONT IBC
CONT LD
No
No
No
INSIDE CONTAIN
IBC CONTAINER
RAM CONTAINER
Glass container, no capacity or description given
Container, no IBC type given
Lead container used as shielding for inner container
of radioactive materials
----
CONT MTL
CONT PLS
CONT STY
No
No
No
INSIDE CONTAIN
INSIDE CONTAIN
OTHER
Metal container, no description given
Plastic container, no capacity or description given
Molded styrofoam overpack for bottles, jugs or
carboys
----
CYL
CYL MTL
No
No
CYLINDER
CYLINDER
Cylinder, a pressure vessel for compressed gases
Cylindrical metal container, not for compressed gases
(i. e., not a pressure vessel)
---
DOT 406
DOT 407
DOT 412
DRUM
DRUM FBR
DRUM MTL
DRUM PLS
DRUM RBR
FLASK ST
HOPPER R
HOPPER T
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
TANK
TANK
TANK
DRUM
DRUM NON-METAL
DRUM METAL
DRUM NON-METAL
DRUM NON-METAL
OTHER
HOPPER
HOPPER
cargo tanks
cargo tanks
cargo tanks
Drum - fiber, metal or plastic not specified
Fiber drum, cont1 for solids, cont2 for liquids
Metal drum
Plastic drum
Rubber drum
Steel or iron flask for the shipment of mercury
Rail hopper car for solid materials only
Highway hopper trailer for solid materials only
------------
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Container types listed as “Not Used” are not currently used, but may be found in older incident reports.
ABBR. OR
SPEC NO.
ICC-27
BULK? TYPE
Yes CYLINDER BULK
Date Use
Cancelled
--
CONTAINER DESCRIPTION
Cylinder, 1700 pounds water volume FOR RAIL
TRANSPORT ONLY
ICC-3
IM101
IM102
JAR
JAR GLS
JAR PLS
JUG
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
CYLINDER
TANK INTERMODAL
TANK INTERMODAL
JAR
JAR
JAR
JUG
Steel cylinder
Steel portable tank
Steel portable tank
Jar, glass, plastic or earthenware not specified
Glass jar
Plastic jar
Jug, glass or plastic not specified, capacity more than
2 gallons and less than 5 gallons
Not Used
-------
JUG GLS
No
JUG
Glass jug, capacity more than 2 gallons and less than
5 gallons
--
JUG PLS
No
JUG
Plastic jug, capacity more than 2 gallons and less
than 5 gallons
--
KEG MTL
KEG WOOD
LINR PLS
No
No
No
KEG METAL
Metal keg
BARREL/KEG WOOD Wooden keg
INSIDE CONTAIN
Plastic liner for fiber drums and boxes or metal drums
containing liquids
LUGGAGE
MC200
MC201
MC300
MC301
MC302
MC303
MC304
MC305
MC306
MC307
MC310
MC311
MC312
MC330
MC331
MC338
MIL ORD
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
OTHER
OTHER
OTHER
TANK
TANK
TANK
TANK
TANK
TANK
TANK
TANK
TANK
TANK
TANK
TANK
TANK
TANK CRYO
MIL ORD
Passenger luggage on bus or aircraft
For liquid nitroglycerin or diethylene glycol dinitrate
Container for detonators and percussion caps
Cargo tanks
Cargo tanks
Cargo tanks
Cargo tanks
Cargo tanks
Cargo tanks
Cargo tanks
Cargo tanks
Cargo tanks
Cargo tanks
Cargo tanks
Cargo tanks
Cargo tanks
Cargo tanks for cryogenic liquids
military ordnance, ammunition (including bomb,
torpedoes, etc.)
NONE
No
OTHER
Used on battery reports when reporter stated no
packaging used
--
PAIL
PAIL MTL
PAIL PLS
No
No
No
PAIL
DRUM METAL
DRUM NON-METAL
Pail, open head, capacity 10 gallons or less
Metal pail, open head, capacity 10 gallons or less
Plastic pail, open head, capacity 10 gallons or less
----
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ABBR. OR
SPEC NO.
PALLET
TANK
TANK CAR
TANK PRT
TANK RBR
TANK STG
TANK TRK
TANK TRL
TUBE
TUBE FBR
TUBE GLS
TUBE MAL
TYPE A
TYPE B
BULK? TYPE
No OTHER
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
TANK
TANK CAR
TANK
TANK
TANK
TANK
TANK
TUBE
TUBE
TUBE
TUBE
RAM CONTAINER
RAM CONTAINER
CONTAINER DESCRIPTION
Pallet, used only for battery reports when no other
container given
Non-portable tank
Railroad tank car
Portable tank
Portable rubber tank
Storage tank
Tank truck, tank mounted on truck chassis
Tank trailer, semi-trailer or full trailer (two axles)
Squeeze tube
Fiber tube
Glass tube
Mailing tube, fiberboard
Type A container for radioactive materials
Type B containers for radioactive material(includes
small packages thru large casks)
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Failure Codes
CODE WHAT FAILED
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
Air Inlet
Auxiliary Valve
Basic Material
Body
Bolts or Nuts
Bottom Outlet Valve
Check Valve
Chime
Closure (e.g., Cap, Top, or Plug)
Cover
Cylinder Neck or Shoulder
Cylinder Sidewall - Near Base
Cylinder Sidewall - Other
Cylinder Valve
Discharge Valve or Coupling
Excess Flow Valve
Fill Hole
Flange
Frangible Disc
Fusible Pressure Relief Device or Element
Gasket
Gauging Device
Heater Coil
High Level Sensor
Hose
Hose Adaptor or Coupling
Inlet (Loading) Valve
Inner Packaging
Inner Receptacle
Lifting Feature
Lifting Lug
Liner
Code
301
302
303
304
305
306
307
308
309
310
311
312
313
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
Liquid Line
Liquid Valve
Loading or Unloading Lines
Locking Bar
Manway or Dome Cover
Mounting Studs
O-Ring or Seals
Outer Frame
Piping or Fittings
Piping Shear Section
Pressure Relief Valve or Device - NonReclosing
Pressure Relief Valve or Device Reclosing
Remote Control Device
Sample Line
Stub Sill (Tank Car)
Sump
Tank Head
Tank Shell
Thermometer Well
Threaded Connection
Vacuum Relief Valve
Valve Body
Valve Seat
Valve Spring
Valve Stem
Vapor Valve
Vent
Washout
Weld or Seam
How Failed
Abraded
Bent
Burst or Ruptured
Cracked
Crushed
Failed to Operate
Gouged or Cut
Leaked
Punctured
Ripped or Torn
Structural
Torn Off or Damaged
Vented
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Code
Causes of Failure
501
502
503
504
505
506
507
508
509
510
511
512
513
514
515
516
Abrasion
Broken Component or Device
Commodity Self-ignition
Commodity Polymerization
Conveyer or Material Handling Equipment Mishap
Corrosion - Exterior
Corrosion - Interior
Defective Component or Device
Derailment
Deterioration or Aging
Dropped
Fire, Temperature, or Heat
Forklift Accident
Freezing
Human Error
Impact with Sharp or Protruding Object (e.g., nails)
517
518
519
520
521
522
523
524
525
526
527
528
529
530
531
532
533
534
535
536
537
538
Improper Preparation for Transportation
Inadequate Accident Damage Protection
Inadequate Blocking and Bracing
Inadequate Maintenance
Inadequate Preparation for Transportation
Inadequate Procedures
Inadequate Training
Incompatible Product
Incorrectly Sized Component or Device
Loose Closure, Component, or Device
Misaligned Material, Component, or Device
Missing Component or Device
Overfilled
Over-pressurized
Rollover Accident
Stub Sill Separation from Tank (Tank Cars)
Threads Worn or Cross Threaded
Too Much Weight on Package
Valve Open
Vandalism
Vehicular Crash or Accident Damage
Water Damage
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