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Marathon Ashland Petroleum (3165), Garyville

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #147398
State Police #13-01173
Accident Date2013-03-18
Report Date 2013-03-22
Follow-up Date 0000-00-00
Follow-up: 

Pollutants Released

Pollutant Duration Point Source Greenhouse Gas Criteria Pollutant Ozone forming chemical Amount of Release
Oil33mUnit 205 sump drainNONONO2.0 gallons

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: No Information Given

On March 18, 2013 a strong odor was detected within the plant. The odor was caused when 2-3 gallons of Disulfide Oil backed out of a drain and into a sump located at Unit 205.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

The oil was contained to the unit concrete slab. A vacuum truck was called out to lower the Unit 205 sump level.