Table 18.1 - Consequences of accidents notified on the MARS database, situation end 1991

Source: Drogaris, 1993

Consequences Numbers of accidents
No or negligible damage 24
Fatalities 22
­ on-site 21
­ off-premises 2
Injuries 55
­ on-site 53
­ off-premises 10
Material damage 82
­ within the establishment 79
­ off-premises 19
Traffic disruption 16
Environmental damage 14
Public evacuation 9
Plant evacuation 9
Public annoyance 9
Public deprived of potable water 2