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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #86075
State Police #No Information Given
Accident Date2006-02-27
Report Date 2006-03-01
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
Diesel FuelNo information givenBleeder valve plug in truck loading rack areaNONOYES70.0 gallons
YESYESYES 

Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity

Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing

a bleeder valve failed on a line leading to the truck loading facility

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

DEQ report with no corresponding letter from CRLLC. Valve was quickly isolated and replaced. Liquid was recovered via vacuum.