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Release ID
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17420 |
Release Date/Time
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11/7/2024 6:45:00 AM |
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Extremely Hazardous
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NO |
Report Date/Time
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11/7/2024 7:09:00 AM |
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Release Location
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10722 Georgetown Rd Laurel, DE 19956 |
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Facility ID & Name
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5730 Royal Farms |
Facility Address
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10722 Georgetown Rd
Laurel, DE 19956 |
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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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Less Than 40.00 Gallons |
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Released To
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Additional Information
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Less than 40 gallons of gasoline spilled onto the ground and into a storm drain in the area of the fuel pumps at the Royal Farms. The spill resulted from an unattended vehicle being fueled and overflowing at pump 2. The spill was contained by Laurel Fire Company and cleaned up by Miller Environment. |
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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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David Richards |
Facility Contact Phone:
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302-715-7016 |
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Facility Contact Email:
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Status
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Final
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