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Thank you to the 2015 Virginia Emergency Management Symposium Sponsors
Thank you to the 2015 Virginia Emergency Management Symposium Sponsors
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CSX and EM Response to the Lynchburg Train Derailment
CSX and EM Response to the Lynchburg Train Derailment
9 days…
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AgendaAgenda
Introductions— Bryan Rhode and Wade Collins
Overview of CSX Safety Culture CSX in Virginia Shale Oil Development and the U.S. Energy Sector Approach to Safety
— Prevention— Preparedness— Mitigation
Case Study on the April 30 2014 derailment
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Crude By Rail Briefing Safety First
March 2015
Crude By Rail Briefing Safety First
March 2015
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Safety CultureSafety Culture
Safety is our first prioritySignificant reductions in train accidents involving hazardous materials
91% since 1980 38% since 2000
CSX operations reflect the overall trend in industry safety2013 Train Accident Rate – 1.83 (8% improvement from 2012)
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Overview of CSXOverview of CSX
Operate 21,000 miles of track in 23 states and 2 Canadian provinces
Deliver all manner of materials
Run approximately 1,300 trains a day— Run about 2 CBR
trains a day— Less than 2% of
our business
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CSX in VirginiaCSX in Virginia
CSX is a large economic driver in the state— 2,000 miles of track— Numerous yards (4 large ones)— Employ nearly 1,200 people— Numerous Virginia customers
CSX is part of the community— $1.3 million in charitable and community donations— Focus on safety, wellness and the environment
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Shale Oil Development and US Energy SectorShale Oil Development and US Energy Sector
Shale oil development is revolutionizing the American energy sector
Improved technologies— Fracking— Horizontal drilling
Creating thousands of jobs and US energy independence
Rail has a significant role to play, but with that role comes tremendous responsibility
We enhance safety through significant investment in infrastructure, continuous training, and coordination with government agencies and officials.
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Approach to SafetyApproach to Safety
Prevention Preparedness Mitigation
Goal of zero preventable accidents
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PreventionPrevention
Rail is the safest surface transportation option Railroads subject to significant federal safety regulation of
every critical operation Chronology of industry safety improvement related to CBR
— May 5, 2013 – voluntary enhancements— August 8, 2013 – Emergency Order (EO) 28— November 14, 2013 – Industry call for improved tank car
standards— February 20, 2014 – Industry and US DOT Agreement— February 25, 2014 – EO regarding classifications— May 7, 2014 – EO in response to LynchburgAdditional safety measures
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PreparednessPreparedness
For years, CSX has worked with emergency first responders CSX offers numerous training opportunities at our expense:
— CSX HazMat Safety Trains— HazMat Sentinel Training – AAR center in Pueblo, CO— CSX HazMat Training Center in Atlanta— Classroom training at local firehouses— Exercises and table-top drills— Self-study training courses— Web based training (CSXSafe.com)— Response Guide for HazMat Unit Train Incidents
SecureNOW – near real-time information on CSX trains Hazardous Materials Density Studies for localities
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MitigationMitigation
Should an incident occur, CSX is prepared to respond
Assets CSX brings to the table— HazMat professionals— HazMat Special Agents— Other professionals – environmental, industrial hygiene
and medical— Consultants
CSX’s unique Standard of Care
Lynchburg Train DerailmentLynchburg Train Derailment
Background InformationBackground Information
April 30, 2014, first call received 1:55 PM First reports were a tank car train had derailed and was
in the river on fire. Weather: Fog/Mist, 56 degrees, 100 % humidity,
visibility ¾ mile River Level: 18.6 Ft ( 4 ft normally)
Incident FactsIncident Facts
105 car “unit train” of crude oil 16 crude oil railcars derailed Three of the sixteen derailed into the river Two of the three in the river remained in tact One railcar breached and resulted in fire
Incident LocationIncident Location
Incident LocationIncident Location
Incident LocationIncident Location
Incident LocationIncident Location
Incident LocationIncident Location
Response ObjectivesResponse Objectives
•Evacuations•Early communication with First Responders, Regional Hazmat Teams, CSX Representatives, and Hazardous Materials Contractors•Notifications (Localities downstream water intakes) •Tactical Considerations/ Objectives–extinguishment, detection/monitoring, containment, damage assessments and product transfer
Evacuation AreaEvacuation Area
Placards Consist
Hazard CommunicationHazard Communication
NotificationsNotifications
-Downstream localities
-Water intakes?
-State and Federal environmental agencies to assist with water sampling and testing
Determination to allow fire to burn- approx 49 minutes.
Extinguish secondary ignition sources
Tactical ObjectivesTactical Objectives
In order for Foam Operations to be effective there must be:
Adequate foam supplies
Adequate water supplies
Appropriate and accurate
proportioning
Management of overall foam
operations
FOAM APPLICATIONS FOR CRUDE OIL FIRESFOAM APPLICATIONS FOR CRUDE OIL FIRES
Aerial AssessmentAerial Assessment
-Poor visibility
-Special exemption to fly
Location Access
Aerial Assessment Aerial Assessment
Aerial AssessmentAerial Assessment
Product Containment Product Containment
Performed by:
-Hazmat Teams
-Hazmat Contractors
-Oversight by regulatory agencies
Challenges:-Contain any leaking material-Transfer remaining product-Tank car removal
Secondary ContainmentSecondary Containment
ContainmentContainment
Device for deploying oil containment boom into rivers and other waterways by using the power of the current
Reducing the need for boats and anchors
Damage AssessmentsDamage Assessments
Damage AssessmentsDamage Assessments
Tank Car RemovalTank Car Removal
Concerns:
-Tank car integrity
-Hidden damage
-Possible leaks
-Positioning of lifting equipment
Transfer OperationsTransfer Operations
Tank Car Removal Tank Car Removal
Removal from WaterwayRemoval from Waterway
Second Transfer Operation Grounding / Bonding
Transfer OperationTransfer Operation
Removal Of Rail CarsRemoval Of Rail Cars
SummarySummary
Railcar involved in fire contained 29,916 gallons of crude oil
•97.7% (29,245 gallons) was consumed by the fire.•1.3% (390 gallons) leaked into the James River.•0.8% (186 gallons) entered into the surrounding soil.•0.6% (186 gallons) was recovered from the tank car.•calculations by contractor and regulatory agencies
SummarySummary
9 days to complete initial response.
Air monitoring:
>1M readings
Surface water :
272 samples
Soil/Sediment samples ongoing monthly
Response cost > 4M
Agencies InvolvedAgencies Involved
B RYA N R H O D E
C S X
R E G I O N A L V I C E P R E S I D E N T
B RYA N _ R H O D E @ C S X . C O M
WA D E C O L L I N S
V D E MT E C H N O L O G I C A L H A Z A R D S D I V I S I O NWA D E . C O L L I N S @ V D E M . V I R G I N I A . G O V
Discussion and Questions? Discussion and Questions?