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Motiva Enterprises (2719), Convent

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #119017
State Police #09-3481
Accident Date2009-10-23
Report Date 2009-10-26
Follow-up Date 2010-01-27
Follow-up: Yes

Pollutants Released

Pollutant Duration Point Source Greenhouse Gas Criteria Pollutant Ozone forming chemical Amount of Release
Slop OilNo Information GivenTank 20T-210 and Tank 20D-47NONONOBRQ

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure

Routing slop oil to tank 20T-210 while tank operators were simultaneously transferring slop from tank 20T-210 to tank 20D-47. Tank level in 20T-210 got too low and tank floating roof came to rest on its legs. Level gauge on tank 20T-210 malfunctioned & not reading accurately. Incident does not seem to have caused any emissions or releases.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

No Information Given.