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Motiva Enterprises (1406), Norco
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 112400 |
| State Police # | s09-0312 |
| Accident Date | 2009-01-29 |
| Report Date | 2009-01-30 |
| 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 |
| #6 Oil | 2hr45m | seal leak from pump 5658 | NO | NO | NO | 84.0 gallons |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket
There was a seal leak on pump P-5658. This leak caused approximately 2 barrels of #6 oil to be released and enter a storm water ditch. Ground water was affected by the leak of oil from this pump.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
no information given
Notes/Remedial Actions
The spill was contained by forming a dike and boom in the storm water ditch, and then using a vacuum truck to clean up the oil. As reported, the oil did not leave the facility property. There are conflicting statements as to what was released. The incident report states 2 barrels released from #6 oil, while another report states 2 barrels released from #6 oil residue.
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