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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 93247 |
| State Police # | 07-00174 |
| Accident Date | 2007-01-12 |
| Report Date | 2007-01-19 |
| 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 |
| Petroleum Coke | 0 h 13 m | Coker 2 B Drum | NO | NO | NO | 3,900.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Maintenance/Procedures
CRLLC was cutting the pilot hole in the coke w/in Coker 2 B Drum and the high pressure water hit some coke. A mixture of steam and coke dust came out of the top and blew off site.
Discharge Preventable - No
Notes/Remedial Actions
Under investigation. Measures will be taken based on results of investigation.
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