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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #96288
State Police #07-02569
Accident Date2007-05-17
Report Date 2007-05-23
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
HydrocarbonNo information givenTank # 1014NONOYESBRQ
BenzeneNo information givenTank # 1014NONOYESBRQ

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Human Factors

back door of vacuum truck failed releasing diesel gasoline mixture as truck attempted to unload to tank 1014

Discharge Preventable -

Notes/Remedial Actions

Truck driver injured when door opened unexpectedly. Letter written to rescind notification of 5/17 concerning release of hydrocarbons and benzene