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Calumet Lubricants 8 (1214), Shreveport
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 145355 |
| State Police # | NIG |
| Accident Date | 2012-12-12 |
| Report Date | 2012-12-18 |
| 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 |
| Propane | NIG | NIG | NO | NO | YES | BRQ |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Process Upset
A Bucket Brigade representative contacted the LDEQ in reference to flaring and heavy black smoke at Calumet Waxes and Lubricant's Shreveport location. The LDEQ contacted Calumet who advised that the flaring was due to over pressure of the propane feed drum. The drum vents to the flare to reduce pressure, and did so intermittently a few times.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
pending review
Notes/Remedial Actions
The unit was readjusted to resolve the issue. Sweet propane was released to the flare, and no sulfur compounds were emitted. Opacity was tracked during the event. LABB only has access to an LDEQ Field Interview Form and the LDEQ Incident Report.
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