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Yakima Transformer Spill

 
Site Contact:
Michael Boykin
On-Scene Coordinator

(boykin.michael@epa.gov)

Site Location:
7151 Rosa Hill Drive
Yakima, WA 98901
 response.epa.gov/YakimaTransformerSpill

The EPA Region 10 Emergency Response Unit was contacted by the Region 10 TSCA Program to provide assistance to to the TSCA program and Yakima County at a transformer oil spill. The spill occurred at a transfer station at the Yakima County Terrace Heights Landfill from a transformer associated with a decommissioned x-ray machine.

Reportedly, some county landfill workers were exposed to the oil during clean-up and the PCB content of the oil has not been determined. In addition, contamination of clothing, vehicles, trailer, and other workers may have occurred during transportation.


Clor-N-Soil field kits used to determine presence of PCBs START screening absorbent materials for oil contamination
For additional information, visit the Pollution Report (POLREPS) section.