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Marathon Ashland Petroleum (3165), Garyville
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 136661 |
| State Police # | 12-00454 |
| Accident Date | 2012-01-24 |
| Report Date | 2012-03-30 |
| Follow-up Date | 0000-00-00 |
| Follow-up: |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| Gas Oil | NIG | Truck Loading Rack Flare Knock Out Drum Pump-out Line | NO | NO | NO | BRQ |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing
There was a release of gas oil from two leaks on a pipe rack west of the cat unit cooling towers. These pipes are part of the Truck Loading Rack Flare Knock Out Drum Pump-out Line. The leak was from the pipe rack west of the cat unit cooling towers, and it was releasing to the ground.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
The spill was contained onsite. Vacuum trucks were on the site and in operation. Booms and absorbent pads were being laid out, and the baffle pond was closed to prevent offsite release.
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