NATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM

Of The National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan

G-OPF 2100 2nd St. S.W., Washington, DC 20593-0001

Storage Tank

Occurrence Date:

17 October, 2002

Location:

Twinsburg, OH
NRC Report Number:   626541

Source:

Storage Tank

Material:

Sodium Hypochlorite

Severity:

Medium

Quantity Discharged:

4,000 Gallons

Quantity in Water:

100 Gallons

Body of Water Affected:

Storm Drain

Federal On-Scene Coordinator:

EPA V
Description:

On October 17, 2002 at approximately 1852, the National Response Center received a report regarding a sodium hypochlorite release from a broken fitting on a 6000 gallon storage tank in Twinsburg, Ohio. There was one employee injured as a result of the release and transported to a local hospital. Material has been contained and a cleanup contractor has been hired. CASE CLOSED.