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Release ID
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17319 |
Release Date/Time
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4/8/2024 1:45:00 PM |
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Extremely Hazardous
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NO |
Report Date/Time
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4/8/2024 2:07:00 PM |
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Release Location
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37520 Lighthouse Rd Fenwick Island DE |
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Facility ID & Name
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5639 Fenwick Hardware |
Facility Address
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37520 Lighthouse Rd
Fenwick Island, DE 19944 |
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Substance Released
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GASOLINE |
Release Duration
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Continuous |
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Estimated Quantity
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Equal To 10.00 Gallons |
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Released To
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Additional Information
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Approximately 10 gallons of gasoline spilled in the parking lot of Fenwick Hardware. The spill resulted from a customer's van which was leaking while parked in the parking lot. The spill was contained by Bethany Beach Fire Company and cleaned up by DNREC 5. |
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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.)
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GASOLINE
The following chemical information was taken from the CAMEO Chemical database.
Irritation of mucous membranes and stimulation followed by depression of central nervous system. Breathing of vapor may also cause dizziness, headache, and incoordination or, in more severe cases, anesthesia, coma, and respiratory arrest. If liquid enters lungs, it will cause severe irritation, coughing, gagging, pulmonary edema, and, later, signs of bronchopneumonia and pneumonitis. Swallowing may cause irregular heartbeat. (USCG, 1999) |
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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.)
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GASOLINE
The following chemical information was taken from the CAMEO Chemical database.
Eye: If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately. Contact lenses should not be worn when working with this chemical.
Skin: If this chemical contacts the skin, immediately flush the contaminated skin with soap and water. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, immediately remove the clothing and flush the skin with water. If irritation persists after washing, get medical attention.
Breathing: If a person breathes large amounts of this chemical, move the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Keep the affected person warm and at rest. Get medical attention as soon as possible.
Swallow: If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately. (NIOSH, 1997) |
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Precautions Recommended
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None |
Public Notified?
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NO |
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Facility Contact Name:
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Trish Ellingsworth |
Facility Contact Phone:
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302-539-3915 |
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Facility Contact Email:
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Status
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Final
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