August 23, 1979ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, ) Complainant,v.
) PCB 76—190
ILLINOIS CENTRAL GULF RAILROAD CO.,Respondent.
A car consigned by Monsanto contained approximately 140,000
pounds of chiorosulfonic acid.
By 6:45 p.m., ICG workmen
had set the car on its side to locate the rupture, but wereprevented from doing so by dense fumes.
The fumes were
brought under control by 1:30 p.m.
on May 30, 1976, at which
time nearly 500 evacuees were allowed to return. Considering the significant economic loss experienced by ICG in this matter, and ICG’s recognition of andattempts to resolve the problem, the Board hol...
Allowed
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