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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 133625 |
| State Police # | 11-05391 |
| Accident Date | 2011-09-01 |
| Report Date | 2011-12-02 |
| 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 | No information given | No information given | NO | YES | NO | BRQ |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Weather
A heavy rain occurred then the sulfur plant started having problems around 1130 hrs. They started seeing emissions. They believe it is due to an instrument malfunction.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
No information given.
Notes/Remedial Actions
Chalmette Refining LLC provided a courtesy notification to the LDEQ regarding a release of sulfur dioxide to the atmosphere on September 1, 2011. After further review, there were no RQ exceedances or permit violations as a result of this event.
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