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<br /> 5.2 Spill Response Procedures and Countermeasures for Specific Types of Chemicals <br /> A spill of chemicals subject to this ERP/SPCC will receive immediate and judicious action. This <br />' section outlines the step-by-step procedures to be followed in the event of an on-site (CC&V mine <br /> site) accident or spill resulting in a release of materials subject to this Plan. <br /> 5.2.1 Explosive Substances -Fuel (Diesel and Gasoline), Kerosene, and Ammonium Nitrate <br /> IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING A SPILL OR LEAK, FOLLOW THESE STEPS: <br />' • Immediately extinguish open flames and smoking in the general area (there will be no smoking <br /> when materials such as these are handled or when they are in close proximity). <br /> • Notify immediate supervisor or Team Member by radio. Supervisors will immediately notify the <br />' Safety Department and the Environmental Resources Department (phone numbers are listed in <br /> section 6). The General Manager and the Environmental Resources Department are authorized <br />' to make the necessary regulatory notifications. <br /> • In the case of an injury to a person, make sure that the Safety Department is notified. If qualified, <br /> and if necessary, administer first aid and medical treatment. <br />' • Attempt to stop or contain the flow of material only if there is no danger of combustion. Jf there is <br /> a danger of combustion, immediately clear the area. In attempting to stop or contain ammonium <br /> nitrate, a dust respirator should be wom. <br /> • Begin clean-up activities promptly. Fuels should be carefully pumped back into properly vented <br /> storage containers. Contaminated material should be collected in clean 55-gallon drums and <br /> disposed of in a manner and at a location specifically approved for that material by the <br />' Environmental Resources Department. <br /> • Complete an Internal Spill Report form (Appendix A) and tum in to supervisor as soon as possible <br /> but in no case later than end of the shift. <br />• Conduct remedial and clean-up activities as required. <br />5.2.2 Petroleum-Based Oils and Antifreeze <br />IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING A SPELL OR LEAK, FOLLOW THESE STEPS: <br />• Attempt to stop or contain the flow of material. <br />• Notify immediate supervisor by radio. Supervisors are to immediately notify the Environmental <br />Resources Department (phone numbers are listed in section 6). The Environmental Resources <br />Department will make the necessary external notifications or wil! authorize ahem to be made by <br />others. <br />• In the case of an injury to a person, ensure that the Safety Department is notified, If qualified, and <br />if necessary, administer first aid and medical treatment. <br />• Begin clean-up activities promptly. Spilled material should be pumped into approved containers, <br />If pumping is not possible, sand, dirt, or absorbent material should be placed to absorb the oil or <br />coolant. Once absorption is complete, contaminated material should be collected in barrels and <br />disposed of in a manner and at a location specifically approved by the Environment Resources <br />Department for this material. <br />• Complete an Internal Spill Report form (Appendix A) and tum in to supervisor as soon as possible <br />but in no case later than end of the shift. <br />32 <br />