Most Common Types of HAZMAT Spills?
Over-the-road releases represent 88% of all spills. These types of spills usually involve diesel fuel from broken crossover lines and/or ruptured saddle tanks. The average amount of fuel spilled in a saddle tank release is 104 gallons. The average cost to clear it up this type of spill is upwards of $15,000.For fixed facilities, paint and non-hazardous paint products comprise the majority of all releases, followed by acid, sodium hydroxide and pesticide spills. Most fixed facility releases are quickly cleaned-up, documented and processed for cost-recovery.
Benefits of working with Spill Center?
Spill Center is a trusted resource that provides responsive, effective management of routine releases of hazardous materials and fuel. In addition to providing your company with its own customized spill contingency plan, Spill Center provides:
- Access to experienced, around the clock legal and technical specialists
- An up-to-date resource for local, state and federal reporting and compliance requirements
- The most comprehensive documentation and compliance services, including state and local reporting forms
- Web and telephone access and support for your contingency plans, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout North America at www.spillcenter.com or (978) 568-1922.
- Telephone and written regulatory reporting
- Access to more than 3,000 certified cleanup contractors in North America
- Contractor invoice auditing service
