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Motiva Enterprises (2719), Convent
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 116028 |
| State Police # | 09-1990 |
| Accident Date | 2009-06-28 |
| Report Date | 2009-07-02 |
| Follow-up Date | 2009-06-29 |
| Follow-up: | Yes |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| Molten Sulfur | No Information Given | Sulfur block, Sulfur Truck Loading | NO | NO | NO | 1,800.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Human Factors
Truck driver overloaded a sulfur truck, then attempted to offload the excess amount before transport; removed cap to connect hose without first ensuring that the offloading valve was closed. Molten sulfur spilled into the impervious sulfur block containment loading-areavand splashed on his PPE (personal protective equipment) suit and went down his boot, giving a 2" 2nd degree burn on his foot and ankle. No RQ's exceeded.
Discharge Preventable - Yes
Driver should have checked to ensure valve was closed before removing cap to connect hose.
Notes/Remedial Actions
Driver given medical attention on-site, then sent to Our Lady of the Lake hospital, treated & released. Spill cleaned from containment area.
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