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Release ID
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17363 |
Release Date/Time
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7/2/2024 3:38:00 PM |
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Extremely Hazardous
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NO |
Report Date/Time
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7/8/2024 5:45:00 PM |
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Release Location
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BACKYARD OF 486 MAIN STREET, LITTLE CREEK, DE. |
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Facility ID & Name
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5677 RESIDENCE |
Facility Address
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486 MAIN STREET
LITTLE CREEK, DE 19961 |
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Substance Released
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FUEL OIL, [NO. 2] |
Release Duration
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Continuous |
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Estimated Quantity
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Less Than 270.00 GALLONS |
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Released To
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Additional Information
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A LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK RELEASED LESS THAN 270 GALLONS OF FUEL OIL INTO THE GROUND AT 486 MAIN STREET, LITTLE CREEK, DE. THE FUEL MADE ITS WAY INTO THE FRENCH DRAIN OF THE RESIDENCE WHICH WAS PUMPED BY THE SUMP OUT OF THE HOUSE INTO A DITCH AND STORMWATER SYSTEM. |
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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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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) |
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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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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) |
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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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YENNA HAFFANEY |
Facility Contact Phone:
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(302)670-8993 |
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Facility Contact Email:
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Status
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Final
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