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CITGO Petroleum (1250), Lake Charles
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 79333 |
| State Police # | 05-03417 |
| Accident Date | 2005-06-01 |
| Report Date | 2005-06-07 |
| 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 | 2h 6m | B-12 FLARE | NO | YES | NO | 4,983.0 pounds |
| Hydrogen Sulfide | 2h 6m | B-12 FLARE | NO | NO | NO | BRQ |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Human Factors
the console operator put the F-1 feed drum pressure controller PC-003 in the manual closed position and failed to put it back in automatic
Discharge Preventable - Yes
Notes/Remedial Actions
The Filter Maintenance Inspection Preparation Procedure will be revised to address a standard method for console operators. A Hard alarm will be installed for PSL 009.
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