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CITGO Petroleum (1250), Lake Charles
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 140064 |
| State Police # | 12-03390 |
| Accident Date | 2012-05-21 |
| Report Date | 2012-05-30 |
| 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 |
| Propane | NIG | Tank #187 (spent caustic) | NO | NO | YES | 3,150.0 pounds |
| Light Hydrocarbons | NIG | Tank #187 (spent caustic) | NO | NO | YES | 376.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket
There was a faulty seal on the floating roof of Tank #187, causing it to release a mixture of caustic and propanes.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
No Information Given
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