# Hydraulic Line Failure Hi Lift: hydraulic oil spill (8 gallons) in Buffalo, NY

**Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Site | Hydraulic Line Failure Hi Lift |
| Spill number | 2606421 |
| Location | 107 Choate, Buffalo, Erie County |
| Material | hydraulic oil |
| Quantity | 8 gallons |
| Source | New York State DEC Spill Incidents database (data.ny.gov) |
| Cause | Equipment Failure |
| Spill date | 2026-10-05 |
| Reported | 2026-10-05 |
| Status | Open |

## Why this score
- Still open with DEC: cleanup and closure work pending.
- Petroleum spill.

Source: New York State DEC Spill Incidents database (data.ny.gov) (https://data.ny.gov/d/u44d-k5fk). Last refreshed: 2026-11-05T08:47:18.480Z.
From the NYS DEC Spill Incidents database. A report records what was called in; quantities are as reported and may be estimates. Residences, roads and unnamed locations are excluded. Verify status with DEC.