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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 100575 |
| State Police # | 07-06552 |
| Accident Date | 2007-09-04 |
| Report Date | 2007-11-01 |
| 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 |
| Compressed Flammable Gas | No information given | #2 Coker Unit | NO | NO | YES | BRQ |
| Hydrogen Sulfide | No information given | #2 Coker Unit | NO | NO | NO | BRQ |
| Benzene | No information given | #2 Coker Unit | NO | NO | YES | BRQ |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | No information given | #2 Coker Unit | NO | NO | YES | BRQ |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket
flare isolation unit on coke drum didn't seal when closed. Opened drum to cut it, flare gas backed into drum to atmosphere.
Discharge Preventable -
Notes/Remedial Actions
No information given
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