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Schnitzer Steel Company; Oakland, California

Oakland, California | 1985-Oct-29

Initial Notification: On October 29, 1985, a U.S. Coast Guard marine inspection team at Schnitzer Steel Co. observed that two 55 gallon drums of monobutylin trichloride had spilled. Both Coast Guard and Pacific Gas and Electric personnel who complained of fumes and faintness received medical attention. USCG district 11.

Incident Details
Products of concern:Monobutylin trichloride
Total amount at risk of spill: 110 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 37° 48.97′ North
Longitude (approximate): 122° 15.60′ West