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Phillips 66 (2418), Belle Chasse
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 95882 |
| State Police # | 07-02271 |
| Accident Date | 2007-05-04 |
| Report Date | 2007-05-10 |
| 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 |
| Toluene | No Information Given | 179 Thermal Hydrodealkylation Unit H1 Heater | NO | NO | NO | 449.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Weather
The outlet flanges located on the outside of the convection section of the 179 Thermal Hydrodealkylation Unit H1 Heater leaked toluene onto surrounding hot surfaces. The toluene ignited causing a small fire at the flanges. It is suspected that the heavy rainstorm may have caused the metal to contract creating the slight opening at the flange faces.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
Fire was extinguished using fire water. Unit was shutdown and de-pressured.
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