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Motiva Enterprises (1406), Norco

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #91657
State Police #06-06664
Accident Date2006-10-26
Report Date 2006-11-02
Follow-up Date 2006-12-14
Follow-up: Yes

Pollutants Released

Pollutant Duration Point Source Greenhouse Gas Criteria Pollutant Ozone forming chemical Amount of Release
1,3-ButadieneNo information givenNONOYES4.9

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing

Operators discovered a pin hole leak in a finishing butadiene line while conducting air monitoring.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

No information given

Notes/Remedial Actions

Upon discovery, a temporary clamp was installed and an order was placed for a permanent clamp. Once permanent clamp was fabricated and delivered, it was installed over the leak.