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Propyl acetate release; Pier G, Port of Long Beach, CA 90802, USA

Pier G, Port of Long Beach, CA 90802, USA | 2017-Aug-06

Initial Notification: On August 6, 2017, the USCG Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach contacted the NOAA SSC to request hazard information for a release of propyl acetate (UN/NA 1276) on the deck of the container ship MV Harbour Bridge. The ship is currently moored along southern face of Pier G. A puncture in a 20-foot ISO tank resulted in product was spilled onto the deck and some product may have entered the water. Eleven crewmembers were reportedly having difficulty breathing and one fire fighter has been sent to the hospital.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Chemical
Products of concern:Propyl Acetate
Total amount at risk of spill: 6600 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 33° 44.62′ North
Longitude (approximate): 118° 12.12′ West
On-Water Recovery: Unknown/Not applicable
Shoreline Cleanup: Applied
Dispersants: Unknown/Not applicable
In-Situ Burn: Unknown/Not applicable
Bioremediation: Unknown/Not applicable