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CITGO Petroleum (1250), Lake Charles

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #134192
State Police #11-05999
Accident Date2011-09-27
Report Date 2011-10-03
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
Slop OilNo Information GivenTank 37NONONOBRQ

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure

A top suction valve at pumping tank 37 was cracked open allowing slop oil to move to the ground.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

No Information Given.

Notes/Remedial Actions

BRQ. Vacuum trucks were on the scene following the initial release.