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Marathon Ashland Petroleum (3165), Garyville

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #79935
State Police #05-04058
Accident Date2005-06-17
Report Date 2005-06-22
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
Isobutane0 h 10 mRegenerator Outlet piping in the Butane Isomerization Unit (no EPN)NONOYES8.4 pounds

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing

There was a pinhole leak in the regenerator pipeline tubing.

Discharge Preventable - No

Notes/Remedial Actions

Regenerator was shut down and a clamp was installed on the line prior to returning the line to service. Below Reportable Quantities