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Phillips 66 (2538), Lake Charles
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 130738 |
| State Police # | 11-02280 |
| Accident Date | 2011-04-20 |
| Report Date | 2011-04-27 |
| 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 |
| Diesel Fuel | 8m | piping near Tk-342 | NO | NO | YES | 64.0 gallons |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing
According to the refinery letter, the release occurred when a pipe near T-342 began leaking due to corrosion issues.
Discharge Preventable - No
The pinhole leak developed on infrequently used stretch of piping.
Notes/Remedial Actions
RQ: The oil was cleaned using vacuum trucks and the diesel was returned to the system to be processed. A clamp was installed on the pipe to protect from further leakage.
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