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Motiva Enterprises (1406), Norco
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 87192 |
| State Police # | 06-02303 |
| Accident Date | 2006-04-14 |
| Report Date | 2006-04-21 |
| Follow-up Date | 2006-07-18 |
| Follow-up: | Yes |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| Oil | Unspecified light olefin line | NO | NO | NO | 126.0 gallons | |
| Benzene | Unspecified light olefin line | NO | NO | YES | 0.0 pounds | |
| Flammable Gas | Unspecified light olefin line | NO | NO | YES | 7.4 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
Cause of Problem: Human Factors
An open bleeder valve was discovered during the commissioning of a 6" light olefin line, resulting in hydrocarbons escaping to the soil.
Discharge Preventable - Yes
Notes/Remedial Actions
Operations closed the bleeder valve and notified the Site Supervisor. Vacuum trucks were deployed and contaminated soils were removed. The findings of the investigation were dispersed throughout operations via shift meetings and operational procedures were reviewed. The operator found to be at fault was individually met with and reprimanded by business area management.
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