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KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION Emergency Action/Fire Prevention Plan OCTOBER 2008 KNIFE RIVER — NORTHERN CALIFORNIA READY MIX DIVISION — STOCKTON PLANT ATTACHMENT 2 : SPILL REPORTING/RESPONSE PROCEDURES SPILL RESPONSE : The following procedures shall be taken in the event of a spill or release of hazardous material . These procedures shall be followed only if it is possible to do without risk of endangering your life or the lives of others, and only after identifying and have knowledge of the hazardous properties of the material spilled. 1 . Stop the source of the spill by shutting off equipment or plugging the leak. 2. Immediately contain the spill using absorbent material (e. g. , shop sweep, rice hulls, clay chips, and or dirt ( 1 )). If you cannot contain the spill , contact the dispatcher immediately to reportthe incident and give instructions for assistance. Prevent material from entering storm drains or any other path to a water-way by blocking these entry ways. 3. Absorb the spill by sweeping absorbent material over the spill; several sweeps may be necessary to completely absorb the spill. Sweep soaked absorbent into a pile for pickup. Place used absorbent into a container and bring it back to the plant. Minor spills of lube oils and diesel can be placed into the used absorbent drum at the plant's shop (inform the shop mechanic of your actions) . For any other type of waste, refer to the MSDS for proper methods of disposal. 4. Record the spill on SPILL/RELEASE INCIDENT REPORT FORM. Report form shall be submitted to the _ KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION California Office and a copy kept on file at the plant office or at the shop, whichever your plant policy happens to be. ( 1 ) Sand or dirt should only be used as a last resort when more absorbent materials are not immediately available. If sand or dirt is used, these materials should be used sparingly. SPILL REPORTING : Record all spills on the SPILURELEASE INCIDENT REPORT form. Immediately notify dispatcher or plant superintendent of a hazardous materials release of any one of the following conditions exist. 1 . The spill has reached a water source or a sheen can be seen on the water surface. 2. The spill has the potential to reach a water source before it can be stopped . 3. The spill poses a potential hazard to human health and safety, property, or the environment. 4. The spilled material could not be completely contained and cleaned up for proper disposal. Or recycling. 5. The spill is greater than 5 gallons of a hazardous material liquid . Note: Acutely (extremely) hazardous materials have lower reporting quantities. You should refer to the product MSDS sheets for this information. A release that only meets condition #5 does not need to be reported if all the following conditions are met: Small spills or materials such as gasoline, diesel, crude oil fractions; and The spill is less than 42 gallons; and 100% of the spilled material is in a contained dike, or other water or liquid tight surface or is caught by using effective spill control measures (1 ); and 100% of the spilled material is prevented form contaminating surface or groundwater, and The spill occurred on a KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION facility or property and is more than 500 feet from the nearest public road or fence, whichever is closer (2) . ( 1 ) If the spill is inside secondary containment, it must be cleaned up within 8 hours of discovery (2) If the spill occurs at a job site, the general contractor or property owner should be contacted to determine if notification is necessary.