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Valero (1238), Meraux
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 126231 |
| PDF Available |  PDF |
| State Police # | 10-05185 |
| Accident Date | 2010-09-08 |
| Report Date | 2010-09-15 |
| 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 |
| Hydrogen Sulfide | 1.1h | #2 FCCU Reactor Vessel | NO | NO | NO | 0.0 pounds |
| Benzene | 1.1h | #2 FCCU Reactor Vessel | NO | NO | YES | 0.0 pounds |
| Hydrocarbon | 1.1h | #2 FCCU Reactor Vessel | NO | NO | YES | 1.2 pounds |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure
Refinery letter states that a small hole developed in the #2 FCCU reactor vessel.
Discharge Preventable - Not Applicable
No injuries occurred, and no reportable quantities were exceeded.
Notes/Remedial Actions
BRQ. The hole was repaired, and the unit was returned to service.
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