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Shell Facility (3462), St. Rose
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 88859 |
| State Police # | 06-03995 |
| Accident Date | 2006-06-24 |
| Report Date | 2006-06-29 |
| 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 |
| Carbon Monoxide | 5h | St. Rose Flare | NO | YES | NO | 0.7 pounds |
| Nitrogen Oxide | 5h | St. Rose Flare | NO | YES | YES | 0.1 pounds |
| Particulate Matter | 5h | St. Rose Flare | NO | YES | NO | 0.0 pounds |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 5h | St. Rose Flare | NO | NO | YES | 0.1 pounds |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Power Failure
Unexpected failure of the Entergy power supply which resulted in the shutdown of the K-8508 compressor. When the compressor shut down, material was automaticallydiverted to flare
Discharge Preventable - No
Notes/Remedial Actions
Unit was depressured until the power was restored. Improvement in the St. Rose electrical supply are subject of a current project.
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