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Motiva Enterprises (1406), Norco

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #129842
State Police #11-01403
Accident Date2011-03-13
Report Date 2011-03-17
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
No Information Given1mPC2023B ValveNONONOBRQ

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Maintenance/Procedures

During starting up process unit, pressure build and pressure swing at the Deisohexanizer column caused release of several chemicals via relief valve PC2023B and RV-1144.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

Flare.