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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 136734 |
| State Police # | 12-00486 |
| Accident Date | 2012-01-25 |
| Report Date | 2012-02-01 |
| 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 |
| Xylene | 13h 12m | Vessel in #7 crystallizer unit | NO | NO | NO | 10.8 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Corrosion
A small hole and crack were discovered in the shell of the vessel of the #7 crystallizer (E4302), causing the vessel to fail internally and form a hole through the outside shell, allowing the product to escape.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
No information given.
Notes/Remedial Actions
The vessel was isolated and was being pumped down, depressurized, and the contents were being displaced with Nitrogen. The spilled product was isolated to the concrete slab which leads to the storm water containment area. All product being released was eventually recovered at the sump and diverted to a slop tank. Air monitoring occurred and levels were only detected within the 50x50 blocked off area. Atmospheric Venting. Highly Flammable.
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