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Marathon Ashland Petroleum (3165), Garyville
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 138329 |
| State Police # | 12-01765 |
| Accident Date | 2012-03-25 |
| Report Date | 2012-03-30 |
| 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 |
| Highly Reactive Volatile Organic Compounds (HRVOCs) | 10m | RBS Flare | NO | NO | NO | 0.9 pounds |
| Nitrogen Oxide | 10m | RBS Flare | NO | YES | YES | 9.7 pounds |
| Carbon Monoxide | 10m | RBS Flare | NO | YES | NO | 52.8 pounds |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 10m | RBS Flare | NO | NO | YES | 139.3 pounds |
| Particulate Matter 2.5 | 10m | RBS Flare | NO | YES | NO | 1.1 pounds |
| Particulate Matter 10 | 10m | RBS Flare | NO | YES | NO | 1.1 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Process Upset
The pressure safety valve for Tank 250-2 had opened, so the operator blocked in the PSV.
Discharge Preventable - Under Investigation
Notes/Remedial Actions
No offsite impact was associated with the event.
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