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Motiva Enterprises (2719), Convent
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 98053 |
| State Police # | 07-04126 |
| Accident Date | 2007-07-23 |
| Report Date | 2007-07-27 |
| 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 |
| Particulate Matter | 0 h 13 m | Tank 20D-12 (EIQ 20D-12) | NO | YES | NO | |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 0 h 13 m | Tank 20D-12 (EIQ 20D-12) | NO | YES | NO | |
| Nitrogen Dioxide | 0 h 13 m | Tank 20D-12 (EIQ 20D-12) | NO | YES | YES | 2.0 pounds |
| Carbon Monoxide | 0 h 13 m | Tank 20D-12 (EIQ 20D-12) | NO | YES | NO | |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 0 h 13 m | Tank 20D-12 (EIQ 20D-12) | NO | NO | YES | 0 |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Maintenance/Procedures
While conducting demolition activities on the tank 20D-I2 floating roof, a fire began due to cutting of the roof with acetylene torches where residual hydrocarbon remained in the floating roof pontoon.
Discharge Preventable - Yes
Notes/Remedial Actions
Motiva will inspect pontoons and other difficult to access areas that may contain hydrocarbon, and remove any material present prior to resuming demolition activiti
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