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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #102499
State Police #08-00405
Accident Date2008-01-21
Report Date 2008-01-28
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
Wash Water1 h 0 mVacuum TruckNONONO1,470.0 gallons

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Human Factors

vacuum truck driver noticed a connection leaking and when he tried to fix it, the connection came completely apart spilling product from truck.

Discharge Preventable - Yes

Notes/Remedial Actions

CRLLC has reviewed the circumstances and correct procedures with all vacuum truck drivers