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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #81112
State Police #05-05335
Accident Date2005-08-08
Report Date 2005-08-15
Follow-up Date 0000-00-00
Follow-up: No

Pollutants Released

Pollutant Duration Point Source Greenhouse Gas Criteria Pollutant Ozone forming chemical Amount of Release
Hydrogen SulfideNo information givenSulfur Recovery Unit Pit Blower K8053NONONO126.0 pounds

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure

Refinery personnel identified unacceptable levels of SRU vibration in Pit Blower K8053. The blower was shut down for repairs

Discharge Preventable - No

Notes/Remedial Actions

Bearing wear was determined to be the cause of the vibration and shutdown of K8053. Repairs were progressed continuously and K8053 was placed back in service.