What is Incident Reporting?
Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR Parts 171-180) require the reporting of certain types of hazardous incidents. Section 171.16 requires that incidents be reported to PHMSA within 30 days of the incident, and a follow-up written report within one year of the incident, based on certain circumstances. This reporting uses the DOT Hazardous Materials Incident Report Form F 5800.1 ( 49 eCFR 171.16 ).
What is Form 5800.1?
The 5800.1 Incident Report Form is a written report required by Section 171.16 of the investor database Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to be submitted within 30 days of a hazardous materials transportation incident, as defined by the HMR. The information collected in the report is used by PHMSA and other agencies to mitigate risk, analyze gaps, and improve safety.
Anyone who has possession of a hazardous material during transportation, including loading, unloading, and storage incidental to transportation, must report incidents to the Department of Transportation (DOT) if certain conditions are met. This means that when the conditions for completing the report apply, the entity that has physical control of the shipment at the time of the incident is responsible for completing and filing DOT Form F 5800.1. If you are unsure whether you are responsible for completing a report, contact CHEMTREC today for further guidance.
How long do I have to submit the written Report?
You must submit your written report within 30 days of discovery of the incident, § 171.16(a). Forms may be submitted via US Mail, Web, or XML submissions. CHEMTREC is registered with PHMSA to submit 5800.1 xml files on your behalf. This provides a quick and easy way for PHMSA to accept your reports.
How Can CHEMTREC Help?
CHEMTREC reviews all customer cases registered for incident reporting and helps determine if additional reporting is required based on the Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR Parts 171-180). If additional regulatory reporting is required through PHMSA, CHEMTREC will work with you to complete and submit 5800.1.
