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Motiva Enterprises (1406), Norco
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 142880 |
| State Police # | 12-06090 |
| Accident Date | 2012-09-08 |
| Report Date | 2012-09-13 |
| 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 |
| Crude Oil | 22H | Flange on 3" takeoff of the 10" Crude Booster line | NO | NO | NO | 30.0 gallons |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket
The leak was a result of a small leak in a gasket in the flange of the crude booster line to the DU-5 Process Unit.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
Motiva operations found a leaking flange on a 3" takeoff of the 10" Crude Booster line used to supply crude to DU-5 Operations Unit. The leak was identified after starting the crude pumps. Approximately 30 gallons of crude oil leaked to the ground. This amount is below reportable quantity. Immediately upon discovery, operations shutdown the crude pumps and isolated the 10" Crude Booster line. Repairs to the line and cleanup of the leaked crude have been completed. SPOC report states 1 bbl of crude oil released.
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