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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #93908
State Police #07-00676
Accident Date2007-02-12
Report Date 2007-02-19
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
Sulfur Dioxide1 h 40 mCat Feed Hdyrotreater Unit (CFHT) / EPN 28NOYESNO3,249.0 pounds

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket

CFHT shutdown due to a short in the wiring system. The compressor k-7702 had blown a gasket. The unit depressurized through the emergency flare

Discharge Preventable - Yes

Notes/Remedial Actions

Feed to the CFHT was reduced and the k-7702 compressor was manually isolated. The unit was depressurized to the flare system, ending the incident. CRLLC sends another letter indicating on 3/22 indicating that investigation continues and revisions to prior reports are pending the results.