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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 86817 |
| State Police # | 06-01900 |
| Accident Date | 2006-02-28 |
| Report Date | 2006-04-04 |
| 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 Sulfide | 0 h 45 m | NA | NO | NO | NO | 139.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure
unanticipated failure cause a leak in instrument piping on a sight glass at the Sour Water Stripper Unit. The unanticipated leak caused the release of stripper overhead gasses to the atmosphere.
Discharge Preventable - No
Notes/Remedial Actions
Piping was repaired and unit was returned to service. A review of the Sour Water Stripper Unit condensate flush piping will be conducted.
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