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DNREC : DERNS : Recent Releases : Environmental Release Detail [17745]
Release ID 17745  Release Date/Time 10/1/2026 5:00:00 AM 
Extremely Hazardous NO  Report Date/Time 10/1/2026 5:30:00 AM 
Release Location Commercial construction materials yard and drainage ditch adjacent to railroad. 
Facility ID & Name 6034 Georgetown Materials  Facility Address 355 South Railroad Ave
GEORGETOWN, DE 19947
 
Substance Released CARBON, ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE ORIGIN  Release Duration At Least 30 minutes 
Estimated Quantity Greater Than 5000.00 Gallons  
Released To
Additional Information During transfer of animal fat/oils from a transport vehicle to a railway car, approximately 5-6K gallons of product spilled onto a railway yard and adjacent drainage ditch secondary to a transfer pump failure. 
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.) CARBON, ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE ORIGIN The following chemical information was taken from the CAMEO Chemical database. No significant symptoms (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.) CARBON, ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE ORIGIN 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. Breathing: If a person breaths large amounts of this chemical, move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Other measures are usually unnecessary. (NIOSH, 1997) 
Precautions Recommended None  Public Notified? NO 
Facility Contact Name: Evan Staton  Facility Contact Phone: 4434778806 
Facility Contact Email: https://www.jbhunt.com  Status Final 



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