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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 148156 |
| State Police # | 13-01661 |
| Accident Date | 2013-04-16 |
| Report Date | 2013-04-23 |
| 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 |
| Hydrofluoric Acid | NIG | Alkylation Unit | NO | NO | NO | BRQ |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | NIG | Alkylation Unit | NO | NO | YES | BRQ |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: No Information Given
A hydrofluoric acid leak at a flange on the alkylation unit was discovered during start up on April 16, 2013 at approximately 12:45 hours.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
A clamp isolated the leak on the evening of April 17, 2013. The initial report estimated 26 pounds of flammable gas was released along with less than 1 pound of hydrogen fluoride. The refinery letter states that no reportable quantities were exceeded during this event.
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