Source: Zurich, April 11, 2013
A crude oil carrier has been slapped with two penalties by the US DOT after its tank truck overturned in an accident in January, spilling about 420 gallons of oil onto the roadside soil. One penalty was for failure to notify the National Response Center within the required 24 hours after a reportable environmental spill and the second was for failure to submit the written (U.S. DOT 5800.1) report within 30 days of the incident.
In the incident, nearby residences were evacuated and an elementary school was closed for the day as a precautionary measure due to the nature of the product and potential risks. A contractor was dispatched to perform the cleanup, and absorbent material was applied to absorb free product from the soil, which was excavated, and the site returned to pre-existing condition. About 52 tons of contaminated soils were generated during the cleanup efforts, which were transported for disposal in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. No injuries were reported. And no reports were filed.