Small Mistakes That Cost Millions To Fix

Exxon Valdez and Its Oil Spill – $4 billion

One night in 1989, Exxon Valdez set sail from Alaska with more than 50 million gallons of crude oil on board. It was intended to be taken to land down south, but on the way, it had hit something in the water. Suddenly, the ship saw damage on its left side as oil started pouring into the water.

Overall, 11 million gallons of oil poured into the water, causing immeasurable damage. The disaster cost more than $4 billion in damage, as well as ruining 1,300 miles of coastline. It is said to be one of the worst oil spills in history.