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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 132188 |
| State Police # | 11-03897 |
| Accident Date | 2011-07-09 |
| Report Date | 2011-07-15 |
| 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 |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 6h 50m | No Information Given | NO | YES | NO | 1,949.0 pounds |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 6h 50m | No Information Given | NO | NO | YES | 146.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Start Up, Shut Down
Planned unit shutdown for maintenance operations.
Discharge Preventable - Not Applicable
This was a planned unit shutdown for maintenance operations.
Notes/Remedial Actions
BRQ: According to the Refinery Letter, "unit operations and shutdown timing were adjusted to minimize environmental impact."
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