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DNREC : DERNS : Recent Releases : Environmental Release Detail [17687]
Release ID 17687  Release Date/Time 6/11/2026 8:00:00 AM 
Extremely Hazardous NO  Report Date/Time 6/11/2026 8:45:00 AM 
Release Location Whitesville Rd and Gordy Rd Laurel DE 19956 
Facility ID & Name 5975 Roadway  Facility Address Whitesville Rd And Gordy Rd
Laurel, DE 19956
 
Substance Released NATURAL GAS, REFRIGERATED LIQUID (CRYOGENIC LIQUID)  Release Duration Continuous 
Estimated Quantity Equal To 1000.00 PSI 
Released To
Additional Information Approximately 1000 PSI of natural gas was released from a Waste Management CNG waste truck after a vehicle collided with the waste vehicle and broke off the front bumper fill port. The release was immediate and escaped into the air leaving no clean up to be conducted. 
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.) NATURAL GAS, REFRIGERATED LIQUID (CRYOGENIC LIQUID) The following chemical information was taken from the CAMEO Chemical database. Vapors may cause dizziness or asphyxiation without warning. Some may be irritating if inhaled at high concentrations. Contact with gas or liquefied gas may cause burns, severe injury and/or frostbite. Fire may produce irritating and/or toxic gases. (DOT, 1996) 
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.) NATURAL GAS, REFRIGERATED LIQUID (CRYOGENIC LIQUID) The following chemical information was taken from the CAMEO Chemical database. Move victim to fresh air. Call emergency medical care. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. Clothing frozen to the skin should be thawed before being removed. In case of contact with liquefied gas, thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Keep victim warm and quiet. Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to protect themselves. (DOT, 1996) 
Precautions Recommended None  Public Notified? NO 
Facility Contact Name: Frank Chandler  Facility Contact Phone: 302-258-3102 
Facility Contact Email:   Status Final 



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