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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 85454 |
| State Police # | 06-00597 |
| Accident Date | 2006-01-29 |
| Report Date | 2006-02-03 |
| 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 |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 0 h 28 m | Thermal Oxidizer AE-AOA-05-0109 EPN 46 | NO | YES | NO | 3,141.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
Cause of Problem: Process Upset
steam leak into SRUTR1 prcoess necessitated shutdown and transfer to another unit
Discharge Preventable - No
Notes/Remedial Actions
refinery has initiated an investigation into the cause. Operations were conducted to minimize emissions. Safe and orderly shutdown to reduce impact.
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