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Marathon Ashland Petroleum (3165), Garyville

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #135746
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State Police #11-07577
Accident Date2011-12-06
Report Date 2011-12-13
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
Hydrofluoric AcidNo Information GivenHF Alkylation UnitNONONO0.3 pounds
Hydrochloric AcidNo Information GivenHF Alkylation UnitNONONO 

Accident Classified As: No Information Given

Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket

According to Mr. Chris Delaney, Marathon Petroleum, an estimated 4oz of Hydrofloric Acid (HF) was released into the oily water sewer system during the planned demolition of a blind flange in a pipe leading from the HF Alkylation Unit. Pipe was isolated from all other sources, source of the acid secured, and disconnected prior to installation. The acid traveled through the oily water treatment unit where it was then diluted and treated. Mr. Delaney stated the release was reported to the Louisiana State Police as a courtesy notification because an employee was exposed to the acid and treated for skin irritations.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

No Information Given.

Notes/Remedial Actions

Employees were wearing Level B protective clothing. Employees removed protective clothing upon completion of installation. Calcium gluconate was administered at Marathon's medical facility onsite. Employee was escorted to River Parish Medical Facility for further observation. Suspected exposure occurred during removal of clothing.