Delaware.gov logo

DNREC : DERNS : Recent Releases : Environmental Release Detail [17697]
Release ID 17697  Release Date/Time 7/2/2026 1:25:00 PM 
Extremely Hazardous NO  Report Date/Time 7/2/2026 5:00:00 PM 
Release Location 100 GREEN ST. MARCUS HOOK, PA 19061 39.810137N, 75.428796W  
Facility ID & Name 5984 MARCUS HOOK INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX  Facility Address 100 GREEN ST.
MARCUS HOOK, DE 19061
 
Substance Released PROPANE  Release Duration Continuous 
Estimated Quantity N/A 
Released To
Additional Information THE CALLER DISCOVERED A RELEASE OF PROPANE, THAT CAUGHT FIRE, FROM A 3" TRANSMISSION PIPELINE. THE CALLER STATES THAT THE PROPANE WAS NOT A VAPOR RELEASE DUE TO THE FIRE. ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT REPORTING PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION YIELDING NEGATIVE RESULTS. 
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.) PROPANE The following chemical information was taken from the CAMEO Chemical database. Vaporizing liquid may cause frostbite. Concentrations in air greater than 10% cause dizziness in a few minutes. 1% concentrations give the same effect in 10 min. High concentrations cause asphyxiation. (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.) PROPANE The following chemical information was taken from the CAMEO Chemical database. Eye: If eye tissue is frozen, seek medical attention immediately. If tissue is not frozen, immediately and thoroughly flush the eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the lower and upper eyelids. If irritation, pain, swelling, lacrimation, or photo phobia persist, get medical attention as soon as possible. Skin: If frostbite has occurred, seek medical attention immediately; do NOT rub the affected areas or flush with water. In order to prevent further tissue damage, do NOT attempt to remove frozen clothing from frostbitten areas. If frostbite has NOT occurred, immediately and thoroughly wash contaminated skin with soap and water. 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. (NIOSH, 1997) 
Precautions Recommended None  Public Notified? NO 
Facility Contact Name: DOUGLAS OLENIACZ  Facility Contact Phone: 412-660-5418 
Facility Contact Email:   Status Final 



+