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