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Motiva Enterprises (2719), Convent

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #87541
State Police #06-1257
Accident Date2006-05-01
Report Date 2006-05-08
Follow-up Date 2006-11-21
Follow-up: Yes

Pollutants Released

Pollutant Duration Point Source Greenhouse Gas Criteria Pollutant Ozone forming chemical Amount of Release
Primary Separation Sludge8mnear Old Bundle Cleaning SlabNONONO17.0 pounds

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Human Factors

Contractor spilled hazardous waste while trying to move a vacuum box which was not properly closed onto a truck parked on an uneven surface.

Discharge Preventable - Yes

Notes/Remedial Actions

Met with contractors to review checklists for boxes and training requirements for all employees who haul hazardous waste. Asked contractors to review report & training with employees.