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22IN001760 Narrative Greenwood Motor Lines RNLU100335 (with Hazmat cargo declared) was reported slowly leaking a liquid along the right side of the container by a Greenwood M.L driver after deramping at the STOIMF CA hub on 4/28/22. The unit was moved to the containment pit & US Ecology began remediating the release, finding the culprit to be a pallet on 2nd layer E-track load bars, fell onto an IBC tote underneath, puncturing the plastic bladder & releasing an estimated 120 gallons total of Sodium Hydroxide solution (one of the hazmat declared cargos). This release is suspected to occur in the beginning of the trip (Chicago, IL) as the release was 2 drops/minute as observed at Stockton. Less than one gallon total released at STOIMF, but an estimated119-gallons was released through the duration of transportation from Chicago to Stockton. No securement was used on this cargo, which allowed the cargo shifting/migration. This is a shipper responsibility incident & due to the nature of the Hazmat products, BNSF LARS dispatched the contractor immediately. All remediation & disposal costs are the responsibility of Greenwood Motor Lines. Ancillaries In accordance with BNSF's Intermodal Rules and Policies Guide, ancillary charges may apply to this shipment. An invoice, if applicable, will be generated to the shipper upon completion of the incident review. Leaker Disclaimer In addition, please be advised that some counties in the State of Arizona will send BNSF Railway an invoice for their activity/handling/response charges associated with a leaking shipment. It is not uncommon for BNSF Railway to receive these invoices several months after incident occurrence, which will be promptly submitted to the appropriate shipper for payment. The shipper should contact the issuing county if they have any questions regarding the invoice charges. NOTE: With these current critical times in our transportation industry, I ask that you insure your equipment is in acceptable condition & remind everyone to secure all cargo properly per BNSF requirements. Also do not exceed the weight limit of a shipment as outlined in the BNSF IR & PG. Failing to do so may result in accidents, injuries &/or unnecessary damage/delays to these or other shipments we move. Sincerely, John Brainard Load and Ride Solutions Manager BNSF Railway 6540 S. Austin Rd. Stockton, CA 95215 209-460-6061 office john.brainard@bnstcom Important Information All loss and damage should be documented via photos (taken inside the container/railcar where possible) and appropriate receiving records (including security seal documentation) at the time of opening/unloading/inspection by the receiver. For information and requirements on filing a cargo claim go to http://www.bnsf.com/ship-with-bnsf/su000rt-services/cargo-loss-and-damage-claims.html. For information on filing Intermodal equipment loss/damage claims please contact BNSF Intermodal Equipment Maintenance at IABUDLIBUEQDMGINV@BNSF.com or 1-800-446-6554, option 1. Reportable railcar damage will be reported to car owners via the Damage and Defective Car Tracking (DDCT) system. All communication and transactions for railcar repair should be handled through DDCT. All claims are evaluated based upon merit. 2