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Motiva Enterprises (1406), Norco
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | No LDEQ Number Available |
| State Police # | NIG |
| Accident Date | 2011-08-05 |
| Report Date | 2011-08-05 |
| 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 |
| Benzene | NIG | NIG | NO | NO | YES | 12.7 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure
The Hydrocracker Unit shut down due to an electrical failure of the motor on P-1940. the charge pump of the 2nd stage of the Hydrocracker Unit.
Discharge Preventable - Yes
According to the follow-up notification submitted by Motiva, the release was preventable. LABB only has access to the LDEQ Field Interview Form.
Notes/Remedial Actions
After final calculation, 12.7 pounds of benzene was released, and it is confirmed the the reportable quantity was exceeded. This incident will be referred to the Enforcement Division. LABB only has access to the LDEQ Field Interview Form.
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