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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #92464
State Police #06-07404
Accident Date2006-12-07
Report Date 2006-12-14
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
Lubricating Oil2 h 7 mLube Oil Cooler on Waste Gas Compressor K-406NONONO5.0 gallons
Sulfur Dioxide2 h 7 mLube Oil Cooler on Waste Gas Compressor K-406NOYESNOBRQ
Nitric Oxide2 h 7 mLube Oil Cooler on Waste Gas Compressor K-406NOYESNOBRQ

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing

leak in lube oil cooler tubing on WGC

Discharge Preventable - No

Notes/Remedial Actions

Lube oil cooler on compressor was shut down. Leaking cooler tubing was repaired and all of the tubing was hydro-tested.