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Valero (1238), Meraux

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #116011
State Police #09-03327
Accident Date2009-06-26
Report Date 2009-07-02
Follow-up Date 2009-08-06
Follow-up: Yes

Pollutants Released

Pollutant Duration Point Source Greenhouse Gas Criteria Pollutant Ozone forming chemical Amount of Release
Freon30 mFrick Compressor (Area 4 Chiller)NONOYES4,000.0 pounds

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket

Failed gasket on flange on the compressor station. cause a spill and release to the air at the Frick Compressor in area 4 Chiller.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

Will repair the unit. Replaced faulty gasket.