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Motiva Enterprises (1406), Norco

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #82888
State Police #No Information Given
Accident Date2005-10-07
Report Date 2005-10-07
Follow-up Date 2005-11-08
Follow-up: Yes

Pollutants Released

Pollutant Duration Point Source Greenhouse Gas Criteria Pollutant Ozone forming chemical Amount of Release
OilNo information givenNo information givenNONONO84.0 gallons

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing

Piping flange began leaking due to overpressure releasing coke feed oil to soil.

Discharge Preventable - Under Investigation

Data gathering to determine root and calculation review is on going as of 10/14/05.

Notes/Remedial Actions

Spill was cleaned using a vacuum truck and by removing contaminated soil and filling the area with fresh soil.