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Valero (1238), Meraux

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #	126231
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.