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DNREC : DERNS : Recent Releases : Environmental Release Detail [17231]
Release ID 17231  Release Date/Time 11/13/2023 2:44:00 PM 
Extremely Hazardous NO  Report Date/Time 11/13/2023 2:44:00 PM 
Release Location 39 Hidden Valley Drive Dover, De 19904 
Facility ID & Name 5555 SPILL LOCATION  Facility Address 39 Hidden Valley Drive
Dover, DE 19904
 
Substance Released FUEL OIL, [NO. 2]  Release Duration Continuous 
Estimated Quantity Less Than 10.00 gal 
Released To
Additional Information As a result of faulty fuel return line on the property owners fuel tank, less than 10 gallons of home heating oil discharged the garage and inside of the drywall in the garage.  
Health Risks: (Information provided here may be from the Cameo Chemical database and may or may not pertain to this specific release. It is provided as a precaution only.) FUEL OIL, [NO. 2] The following chemical information was taken from the CAMEO Chemical database. INHALATION causes headache and slight giddiness. INGESTION causes nausea, vomiting, and cramping; depression of central nervous system ranging from mild headache to anesthesia, coma, and death; pulmonary irritation secondary to exhalation of solvent; signs of kidney and liver damage may be delayed. ASPIRATION causes severe lung irritation with coughing, gagging, dyspnea, substernal distress, and rapidly developing pulmonary edema; later, signs of bronchopneumonia and pneumonitis; acute onset of central nervous system excitement followed by depression. (USCG, 1999) 
Medical Attention: (Information provided here may be from the Cameo Chemical database and may or may not pertain to this specific release. It is provided as a precaution only.) FUEL OIL, [NO. 2] The following chemical information was taken from the CAMEO Chemical database. INGESTION: do NOT induce vomiting. ASPIRATION: enforce bed rest; administer oxygen; seek medical attention. EYES: wash with copious quantity of water. SKIN: remove solvent by wiping and wash with soap and water. (USCG, 1999) 
Precautions Recommended None  Public Notified? NO 
Facility Contact Name: Little, Terrence  Facility Contact Phone: 215-510-6196 
Facility Contact Email:   Status Final 



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