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Marathon Ashland Petroleum (3165), Garyville
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 134363 |
| State Police # | 11-06187 |
| Accident Date | 2011-10-05 |
| Report Date | 2011-10-07 |
| 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 |
| Light Cycle Oil | 4 m | Unit 15 Heavy Gas Oil Hydrotreater | NO | NO | YES | 3,112.2 gallons |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure
A 3/4 inch bleeder valve failed on the Reactor Charge Startup Bypass Line while process equipment was being cleaned with LCO. There was no known off-site impact. An incident investigation is being conducted to determine why the incident occurred. LCO was released to and contained to the concrete slab of the Unit.
Discharge Preventable - Under Investigation
Not known at this time. The results of the incident investigation will determine whether or not this was preventable.
Notes/Remedial Actions
The line was allowed to depressure to the flare until the pressure on the line was atmospheric. LCO was processed in the onsite Waste Water Treatment Plant. An incident investigation will result in recommendation items designed to prevent the recurrence of this event.
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