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Phillips 66 (2418), Belle Chasse

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #122186
State Police #10-01428
Accident Date2010-03-21
Report Date 2010-03-26
Follow-up Date 2010-07-09
Follow-up: Yes

Pollutants Released

Pollutant Duration Point Source Greenhouse Gas Criteria Pollutant Ozone forming chemical Amount of Release
BenzeneNo Information Givenbleeder line (412-FF)NONOYES5,040.0 gallons

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Human Factors

LDEQ report states, "a spill of 160 bbls of Benzene to the ground inside the perimeter of the facility. The Benzene was released from an open bleeder line as a result of operator error." Report states that benzene spilled into storm sewer system sump, but that all samples were non-detect for benzene and no permit limits were exceeded.

Discharge Preventable - Yes

The incident report states "the formal investigation determined that the operator in charge of the area failed to locate and isolate a 3/4" low point bleeder valve prior to commissioning the benzene dock line."

Notes/Remedial Actions

RQ: The amount of liquid benzene product released exceeded reportable quantities. The facility states that it took corrective actions as soon as the release was discovered. Improved employee training, procedures and storage tank monitoring capabilities. However, the facility failed to submit a timely, updated notification within 60 days of the initial follow up letter. Because this release was preventable under LAC 33.III.501.C.4, the facility will be referred to the Circuit Rider Review process. Follow-up reports were dated 7/9/10 and 7/21/10.