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Motiva Enterprises (1406), Norco
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 134693 |
| State Police # | 11-06473 |
| Accident Date | 2011-10-15 |
| Report Date | 2011-10-20 |
| Follow-up Date | 2011-11-03 |
| Follow-up: | Yes |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| Hydrogen Sulfide | 31 h | level bridle at sulfur plant S-3 | NO | NO | NO | BRQ |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing
On 10/15/11 at approximately 1:40 pm, a release of hydrogen sulfide occurred at Motiva's Sulfur Plant No. 3 (S-3) from a leaking level bridle. Immediately upon discovery, the leaking level bridle was isolated and the leak stopped. A maintenance work ticket was generated to fabricate a new spool piece to replace the leaking section of pipe on the level bridle. The new spool piece was then installed and the level bridle was put back in service with no issues.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
No Information Given.
Notes/Remedial Actions
The report says that immediately upon discovery the level bridle was isolated and the leak stopped, yet the duration shows the leak went on for more than 1 day.
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