Hazardous Materials Spill Update

Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Hazardous Material Spill Update
CONTROL#: 24-3925 NRC# 1404235 / 1404236

NOTIFY DATE/TIME: 07/09/2024 / 2159

RECEIVED BY:
OCCURENCE DATE/TIME:
07/09/2024/2115

CITY/OP. AREA:
Santa Ana/Orange County

SOUTH COAST AQMD

1.a. PERSON NOTIFYING Cal OES:

AGENCY: BNSF

1.b. PERSON REPORTING SPILL (If different from above):

AGENCY:

SUBSTANCE TYPE:

a. SUBSTANCE:	b. QTY: *Amount*	*Measure*	c. TYPE:	d. OTHER:	e. PIPELINE	f. VESSEL >= 300 Tons
1.Train Vs Trespasser	N/A	N/A	RAILROAD		No	No
2.					No	No
3.					No	No
Orignal Description:Per reporting party, a BNSF train (HBAR SDG 109) with lead locomotive (BNSF 8212) struck a trespasser on a Metrolink railroad track. The trespasser sustained a minor injury to the arm, with no further details available. The main line was closed for investigation, and it is currently unknown if it has been reopened. It is also unclear whether local police or fire departments were notified, as the incident did not occur on BNSF property.

PERSON NOTIFYING Cal OES OF SPILL UPDATE:

NAME:	AGENCY:	PHONE#:	Ext:	PAG/CELL:
	NRC

UPDATE QUANTITY *Amount*	*Measure*
1.	N/A
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UPDATE KNOWN IMPACT:

UPDATE CAUSE:

SITUATION UPDATE:
Per NRC Report # 1404235, "Caller stated an Eastbound freight train struck and injured a trespasser on the main line. Caller stated this incident is on a passenger train line and there is an Amtrak passenger train delay." ---INCIDENT DETAILS---Grade Crossing: NO. Location Subdivision: ORANGE. Railroad Milepost: 175.4. Passenger Train Route: YES. Passenger Train Delay Expected: YES. Passenger Train Delay Handling: CALLER STATED THE PASSENGERS ARE STAYING ON THE TRAIN UNTIL THE TRACKS ARE OPEN WHICH SHOULD BE SHORTLY. ---RAILROAD INFORMATION---Railroad Involved: BNSF. Train Number: HBARSDG109. Train Type: FREIGHT. Train Direction: E. Train Speed: 34. Track Speed: 40. Locomotives: 4. Cars: 40. ---REMEDIAL ACTIONS---INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY. Per NRC Report #1404236, "The caller reported that a BNSF freight train on a passenger route struck an unknown pedestrian on the tracks. This did not occur at a grade crossing. The individual was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries. There were no derailments, and no materials were reported released. The track was closed for 2 hours but is back in service." ---INCIDENT DETAILS---Train Route: YES. Passenger Train Delay Expected: UNK. ---RAILROAD INFORMATION---Railroad Involved: BNSF. Train Number: HBARSVD109. Train Type: FREIGHT. Train Direction: W. Locomotives: 5. Cars: 40. ---REMEDIAL ACTIONS---THE CALLER REPORTED THAT THE INDIVIDUAL WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. LOCAL AUTHORITIES WERE NOTIFIED AND ON SITE.
Link to Spill Report: http://w3.calema.ca.gov/Operational/MALHaz.NSF/SpillAllDocs/AB5A9FDE714D607E88258B56001B68B5?OpenDocument
FAX NOTIFICATION LIST:
AA/CUPA, DTSC, RWQCB, US EPA, USFWS, CHP, PUC, Co/WP, Co/Hlth, Co/E-Hlth
ADMINISTERING AGENCY:	Santa Ana Fire Department
SECONDARY AGENCY:	Orange County Emergency Management Division
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OTHER NOTIFIED:
RWQCB Unit:	8
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CONFIRMATION REQUEST:

FAX NOTIFICATION LIST:
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RWQCB Unit:
Cal OES Reg.

Created by: Warning Center on: 07/09/2024 10:16:37 PM Last Modified by: Warning Center on: 07/09/2024 10:33:36 PM

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