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CITGO Petroleum (1250), Lake Charles

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #84711
State Police #05-09076
Accident Date2005-12-20
Report Date 2005-12-23
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
Sulfur DioxideNo Information GivenSulfuric Acid PlantNOYESNOBRQ
Hydrogen SulfideNo Information GivenSulfuric Acid PlantNONONOBRQ

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Start Up, Shut Down

Possible release of H2S and SO2 during a routine startup of the Sulfuric Acid Plant.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

Claims emission was below RQ.