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Motiva Enterprises (1406), Norco
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 86806 |
| State Police # | 06-01882 |
| Accident Date | 2006-03-28 |
| Report Date | 2006-04-04 |
| Follow-up Date | 2007-03-05 |
| Follow-up: | Yes |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| Benzene | 1h | HCU ATM RV-1177 | NO | NO | YES | 58.0 pounds |
| Hydrogen Sulfide | 1h | HCU ATM RV-1177 | NO | NO | NO | 278.0 pounds |
| Carbon Monoxide | 1h | HCU Flare (EPN 4-84) | NO | YES | NO | 76.8 pounds |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 1h | Multiple | NO | NO | YES | 9,585.5 pounds |
| Hexane | 1h | Multiple | NO | NO | NO | 1,090.1 pounds |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 1h | HCU Flare (EPN 4-84) | NO | YES | NO | 414.4 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
Cause of Problem: Power Failure
The 13.8 breaker providing power to MCC #1,2,3 in the HUC switchgear opened, resulting in a complete unit shutdown.
Discharge Preventable - Yes
Notes/Remedial Actions
Once the unit was completely shutdown, the problem was identified, the breaker was put in the correct position, and unit restarted. Concerning remedial actions, Motiva plans to include key points of policy addressing switchgear access/hazard in Safety Ba'You meetings and to verify/include switchgear access/hazards in contractor site orientation. Point sources for released VOC's and Hexane are the HCU Flare (EPN 4-84) and the HCU ATM RV-1177.
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