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Marathon Ashland Petroleum (3165), Garyville

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #No LDEQ Number Available
State Police #No information given
Accident Date2005-01-11
Report Date 2005-01-13
Follow-up Date 0000-00-00
Follow-up: Yes

Pollutants Released

Pollutant Duration Point Source Greenhouse Gas Criteria Pollutant Ozone forming chemical Amount of Release
Sulfur Dioxide1 h 15 mThermal Oxidizer Cap (no EPN)NOYESNO1,110.0 pounds
Sulfides1 h 15 mThermal Oxidizer Cap (no EPN)NONONOBRQ

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Process Upset

Liquid hydrocarbon carry-over entered the Unit 45 Thermal Oxidizer.

Discharge Preventable -

Notes/Remedial Actions

Operational adjustments made; currently under investigation