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Phillips 66 (2538), Lake Charles
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 129029 |
| State Police # | 11-00630 |
| Accident Date | 2011-02-05 |
| Report Date | 2011-02-11 |
| 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 |
| Light Cycle Oil | 2h | #1 dock west sump/catch basin | NO | NO | YES | 30.0 gallons |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Weather
Unauthorized discharge notice states that that the #1 Dock West Sump overflowed into the water because the pump discharge piping was plugged due to ice formation. SPILL RESULTED IN VISIBLE OIL SHEEN ON THE CALCASIEU RIVER.
Discharge Preventable - No
Due to freezing weather conditions, the line to remove oil from the Dock 1W sump was frozen and could not empty the sump.
Notes/Remedial Actions
ES&H contractor called out to recover oil and deinventory the Dock 1W sump basin. Modification of winterization procedures are planned. Also, the company will ensure that the existing sump high level horn and light at Dock 1W are fully functional. LDEQ report states that incident will be addressed during next inspection.
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