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Calumet Lubricants 8 (1214), Shreveport
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 135945 |
| tate Police # | N/A |
| Accident Date | 2011-12-15 |
| Report Date | 2011-12-16 |
| 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 | 4 h | Tank 56 | NO | NO | YES | 4,200.0 gallons |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
Cause of Problem: Process Upset
Tank 56 was supposed to be receiving diesel from the diesel salt tanks. A valve on the line was inadvertently left closed, causing the pressure to open on the diesel salt tanks, spilling diesel on the ground. the diesel overflowed the containment and onto the ground nearby.
Discharge Preventable - Yes
Diesel storage tank run down line was blocked inadvertently by operations department causing diesel oil to spill.
Notes/Remedial Actions
Operations opened line to relieve pressure. Vacuum trucks removed diesel on ground and gravel is to be replaced. Once the gravel is manifested and hauled away a copy of the manifest will be forwarded. Diesel did not enter a water body. Manifest document also included regarding soil contamination. Non hazardous petroleum contaminated debris was documented at a quantity of 20 cubic meters. Pictures of spill are included in the report. No mention of actions planned to prevent recurrence.
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