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DNREC : DERNS : Recent Releases : Environmental Release Detail [17325]
Release ID 17325  Release Date/Time 4/19/2024 4:23:00 PM 
Extremely Hazardous NO  Report Date/Time 4/19/2024 5:23:00 PM 
Release Location Broad Creek 
Facility ID & Name 5644 ROADWAY  Facility Address 307 N. POPLAR ST
LAUREL, DE 19956  
Substance Released OIL, [MOTOR]  Release Duration Continuous 
Estimated Quantity Less Than 1.00 GALLON  
Released To
Additional Information Due to a traffic collision, less than a gallon of motor oil was released into Broad Creek through the bridge. 
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.) OIL, [MOTOR] The following chemical information was taken from the CAMEO Chemical database. INGESTION: minimal gastrointestinal irritation; increased frequency of bowel passage may occur. ASPIRATION: pulmonary irritation is normally minimal but may become more severe several hours after exposure. (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.) OIL, [MOTOR] The following chemical information was taken from the CAMEO Chemical database. INGESTION: do NOT lavage or induce vomiting. ASPIRATION: treatment probably not required; delayed development of pulmonary irritation can be detected by serial chest x-rays. EYES: wash with copious amounts of water. SKIN: wipe off oil and wash with soap and water. (USCG, 1999) 
Precautions Recommended None  Public Notified? NO 
Facility Contact Name: N/A  Facility Contact Phone:  
Facility Contact Email:   Status Final 



    

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