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Marathon Ashland Petroleum (3165), Garyville
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 100086 |
| State Police # | 07-06114 |
| Accident Date | 2007-10-10 |
| Report Date | 2007-10-17 |
| 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 |
| Hydrogen Sulfide | NO | NO | NO |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Process Upset
The packing in a lean amine bypass control valve blew out releasing amine and sour hydrogen gas to the atmosphere. To repair the valve the unit required depressurizing to the south flare
Discharge Preventable - Under Investigation
Notes/Remedial Actions
A high level incident investigation is underway
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