A caller reported a "substantial" gas spill at the Yellow Goose station in Elba.
A first responder from the Elba Fire Department reports a "smaller gas spill."
The original call said the gas was flowing into a storm drain. The caller said the driver who caused the spill left the station.
UPDATE 7:07 a.m.: Spill contained. Elba Fire back in service.
Just a quick heads up Howard-
Just a quick heads up Howard- it's the Yellow Goose. Feel free to delete this after you see it B.K.
I liked the Mother Goose
I liked the Mother Goose better.... brought a smile on this Friday morning :0)
Sounds like it was almost a
Sounds like it was almost a cooked goose!!
That's funny. A couple of
That's funny. A couple of gallons of gasoline get into a drain sewer and all hell breaks loose. A couple of billions of gallons of sweet crude oil gets leaked into the Gulf of Mexico and people say "shit happens".
Gabor, where is all hell
Gabor, where is all hell breaking loose?
Maybe a bit exaggerated but
Maybe a bit exaggerated but if the fire department is contacted to something like this then its serious enuff. I am sure mother goose corporation wasn't charged or held responsible. (;P)
Uh, Gabor I'm willing to bet
Uh, Gabor I'm willing to bet that the state DEC has been there or will be soon. Guaranteed
That is very interesting
That is very interesting Dave, who pays for that and what is the outcome ?
Well, I'm no expert, I just
Well, I'm no expert, I just have business dealings with construction and trucking firms and I can only speak about stories I've been told, that if fuel or chemicals get spilled, especially if it is reported over a fire or police scanner, they (NYSDEC) will come and investigate. Whoever is responsible for the spill, or owns the container that leaked generally has to pay for cleanup. Fines are assessed when appropriate. So, bottom line, the DEC is a state agency and state employees, and the outcome depends on the situation, if gasoline did in fact go down a storm drain, you can bet the gas station will be fined and have to clean it out of there. Most fuel distributors, contractors and trucking firms have insurance for this.
Gabor, I heard on the radio
Gabor, I heard on the radio today that allegations are coming out about negligence on BP's part. Apparently, they had been informed of some sort of problem by the people on the drilling rig and BP management told them to ignore it and keep on pumping. The next day, it blew up. If that's true, that's not "shit happens". BP will pay for their mess, I should hope. I didn't mean to sound callous in the other thread about the environmental impact, it's a disaster to be sure.
Gabor, The report said a
Gabor,
The report said a "driver" caused the spill. If that is true, why is it that the business is to blame (unless it was their vehicle/gas truck)?
Their insurance might have to pay, but is it their fault some driver was stupid?
I hear you John and Dave. I
I hear you John and Dave. I am not trying to argue what you say, I am just pissed off about all the "accidents" that happen which harm our well being and everyone says " they will pay to fix it" when we all know the harm done in most cases is not totally reversible. I don't mean to go all Erin Brokovich on ya but ask the people suffering to this day from Love Canal or better yet how about the poor Genesee County folks with well water issues !
Posted by Howard Owens on May
Posted by Howard Owens on May 28, 2010 - 12:27pm
"Gabor, where is all hell breaking loose"?
I guess when I open my big mouth ! LOL.