A Conway semi was making a delivery in downtown Mason City when it began to have mechanical issues. The air conditioning shut off and the brakes had issues. Finally, near the intersection of First Street North and Federal Avenue, the truck sprung a leak in the oil pan, NIT is told, leading to about 8 gallons of motor oil spilling onto the street.
City workers, including City Administrator Brent Trout, converged on the scene, shutting down most access to the intersection. Sand was thrown on much of the spill, but some cars had already driving through the oil, tracking it in all directions. Mr. Trout could be heard discussing with city workers the cost to clean up the mess.
This happens all the time in plants. Put some oil dry on it, sweep it up and forget it.
Maybe that oil will help fill the potholes.
OH my, 250.000 worth of city employees trying to figure out how to clean up 50.00 worth of oil
Jerk. We are damn lucky that hazardous materials were not involved. Im proud and delighted with the response!
Yes, and avoiding a potentially hazardous situation that could have resulted in a law suit against the city if something unfortunate had happened as a result. Wise up.
First responders are not concerned about lawsuits. Its about injury and loss of life. Worse case scenario , terrorism.
yes, who knows how many millions 8 gal of oil could kill. Throw some sand on it and take another week off
If I had to guess, Sad But True would be the first one to call City Hall and bitch if this happened in front of his house and no one showed up.