LA Bucket Brigade : Refinery Accident Database

Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #	124891
PDF Available	PDF
State Police #	10-03933
Accident Date	2010-07-15
Report Date	2010-07-19
Follow-up Date	2010-10-10
Follow-up:	Yes

Pollutants Released

Pollutant	Duration	Point Source	Greenhouse Gas	Criteria Pollutant	Ozone forming chemical	Amount of Release
Benzene	No Information Given	Frac Tank	NO	NO	YES	BRQ
Wastewater	No Information Given	Frac Tank	NO	NO	NO

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: No Information Given

Waste water containing benzene overflowed a frac tank. The volume released was less than the reportable quantity; however the soil would have to be re-mediated.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

BRQ. The contaminated soil around the frac tank was picked up but the area under the frac tank may be contaminated as well. Once the frac tank is moved and checked, a follow up report will be sent. FOLLOW UP STATES: 1/2 of a roll off box has been picked up, and upon removal of frac tank and berm more material may need to be removed.