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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #85863
State Police #06-00960
Accident Date2006-02-15
Report Date 2006-02-21
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
Heavy Vacuum Gas OilNo Information GivenTank 75 Roof VentNONONOBRQ

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure

Small fire from a tank vent. Fire originated at the roof of tank 75.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

Letter written to rescind notification of 2/14/06. Extinguished immediately.