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Calumet Lubricants 8 (1214), Shreveport

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #No LDEQ Number Available
State Police #06-01650
Accident Date2006-03-18
Report Date 2006-03-23
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
Paraffinic Lube10mTank 164NONONO2.0 gallons

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket

Pump seal failed on tank 164 and leaked onto electrical heat trace. Electrical ignition of heated oil started a fire and plant personnel extinguished the flame.

Discharge Preventable - Yes

No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

Fire extinguished by plant personnel. No injuries or offsite impacts. No specific remedial action taken.