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Marathon Ashland Petroleum (3165), Garyville
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 128864 |
| State Police # | 11-00425 |
| Accident Date | 2011-01-25 |
| Report Date | 2011-01-27 |
| 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 |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 20m | FLARE: Unit 59 North Flare (EQT #0162 EIQ #81-74) | NO | YES | NO | 207.0 pounds |
| YES | YES | YES |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Under Investigation
Refinery letter states that pressure on main fractionator unexpectedly increased, and pressure control valve to the flare opened to decrease the pressure. Sulfur dioxide was released to the air. Refinery letter states that "all aspects of this incident/upset are currently under investigation." FLARE.
Discharge Preventable - Under Investigation
Notes/Remedial Actions
BRQ. No Information Given. Refinery letter states that "all aspects of this incident/upset are currently under investigation."
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