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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #No LDEQ Number Available
State Police #07-04392
Accident Date2007-08-02
Report Date 2007-08-09
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
Hydrocarbon0 h 2 mShipNONOYES2.0 pounds

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Human Factors

the inspector was trying to carry too many bottles, did not use secondary containment nor properly secure the lid of the bottle after the sample was taken.

Discharge Preventable -

Notes/Remedial Actions

Inspectors on site counseled on ways to prevent a recurrence of the situation.