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Mercury Spill Incidents - Data and Resources

Figure 1. Factors^* Contributing to Mercury Spills, HSEES 2000-2005

Human Error	Equipment Failure	Illegal Activity	Other
269	104	17	10

^*Spills may have more than one contributing factor

Figure 2. Sources of Mercury Spills, HSEES 2000-2005

Mercury Switch	Valve/gate	Container	Gas pressure regulator	Other*	Thermometer	Sphygmomanometer	Manometer	Barometer	All other meters and gauges
6	6	34	58	58	119	73	10	11	25

^* Includes unknown sources

Figure 3. Facilities with Mercury Spills, HSEES 2000-2005

Private Residence	Utilities and Sanitation	Health Care	Elementary and Secondary Schools	Public Administration	Transportation and Communication	Colleges and Universities	Other
155	80	50	26	18	18	11	42