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Release ID
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17710 |
Release Date/Time
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8/6/2026 12:15:00 AM |
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Extremely Hazardous
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NO |
Report Date/Time
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8/6/2026 1:46:00 AM |
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Release Location
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PORT OF WILMINGTON
BUCKEYE PIER 1A
WILMINGTON DE 19808 |
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Facility ID & Name
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6001 PORT OF WILMINGTON BUCKEYE PIER 1A |
Facility Address
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1050 CHRISTIANA AVE
WILMINGTON, DE 19808 |
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Substance Released
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FUEL OIL, [NO. 6] |
Release Duration
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At Least 5 minutes |
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Estimated Quantity
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Equal To 75.00 GALLONS |
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Released To
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Additional Information
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WHILE LOADING A BARGE AT THE LISTED LOCATION AT THE PORT OF WILMINGTON, APPROX. 75 GALLONS OF HOME HEATING OIL #6 LEAKED. THE PRODUCT WAS CONTAINED TO A SPILL CONTROL AREA ON THE PIER. THERE WAS NO FREE PRODUCT LOCATED IN THE DELAWARE RIVER, AS OF THIS TIME. CLEAN UP WAS PREFORMED BY LEWIS ENVIRONMENTAL. |
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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. 6]
The following chemical information was taken from the CAMEO Chemical database.
INGESTION: gastrointestinal irritation. ASPIRATION: pulmonary irritation is normally minimal but may become more severe several hours after exposure. (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. 6]
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; consider prophylactic antibiotic regime if condition warrants. EYES: wash with copious quantity of water. SKIN: wipe off 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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HOWARD GOLDMAN |
Facility Contact Phone:
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7323068221 |
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Facility Contact Email:
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Status
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Final
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