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Placid Refining (2366), Port Allen
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | n/a |
| State Police # | 07-06292 |
| Accident Date | 2007-10-17 |
| Report Date | 2007-10-23 |
| Follow-up Date | 2000-00-00 |
| Follow-up: | No |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| Hydrogen Sulfide | 4h | Seam tear in tank roof | NO | NO | NO | 162.1 pounds |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 4h | Seam tear in tank roof | NO | NO | YES | 23,779.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Human Factors
Inadequate procedures for handling unstable gasoline.
Discharge Preventable -
Notes/Remedial Actions
Placid refinery has reivse Standard Operating Procedures and has instituted training for all operations and terminal personnel to prevent reoccurence.
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