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Shell Facility (3462), St. Rose
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 87325 |
| State Police # | 06-02474 |
| Accident Date | 2006-04-21 |
| Report Date | 2006-04-28 |
| 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 |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 2h | St. Rose Flare | NO | NO | YES | 63.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Weather
The flare pilot was extinguished by a strong thunderstorm
Discharge Preventable - No
Notes/Remedial Actions
Due to unexpecte equipment failure. The pilot was designed to withstand inclement weather conditions.An investigation will be conducted on the flare tip & pilot to understand why it went out. St. Rose flare is 200 feet tall.
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