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Honeywell (289, 183605), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 136021 |
| State Police # | 11-07918 |
| Accident Date | 2011-12-20 |
| Report Date | 2011-12-21 |
| 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 |
| Dichlorotetrafluoroethane | 30 m | piping on No. 46 G-113 crude tank | YES | NO | YES | 341.0 |
| 1,1-Dichloro-2,2,2-Trifluorethane (G-123) | 30 m | piping on No. 46 G-113 crude tank | YES | NO | YES | 1,343.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing
A leak was discovered from a section of piping located at the bottom of the No. 46 113 crude tank. Release was caused by a small hole that had developed on a flange of the storage tank.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
Release was secured within 30 minutes by installing a clamp on the section of the piping.
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