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Motiva Enterprises (1406), Norco
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 88273 |
| State Police # | 06-03448 |
| Accident Date | 2006-06-02 |
| Report Date | 2006-06-08 |
| 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 |
| 2,2,4-Trimethylpentane | 12 m | F-485 Motor Alkylate Tank | NO | NO | YES | BRQ |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 12 m | F-485 Motor Alkylate Tank | NO | NO | YES | 1.1 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Instrument Failure
The incident was due to the inadvertent landing of the external floating roof of tank F-485 onto its legs due to low gauging. The F-485 motor alkylate tank was low gauged and set on its legs, causing two 2" vents to open to the atmosphere for a duration of 12 minutes.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
No information given.
Notes/Remedial Actions
No information given.
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