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Motiva Enterprises (1406), Norco

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #148036
State Police #13-25887
Accident Date2013-04-10
Report Date 2013-04-17
Follow-up Date 2013-05-09
Follow-up: Yes

Pollutants Released

Pollutant Duration Point Source Greenhouse Gas Criteria Pollutant Ozone forming chemical Amount of Release
1,3-Butadiene11H 40M1,3-Butadiene LineNONOYES26.4 pounds

Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity

Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure

On April 10, 2013 at 1550 hours, operations personnel in Logistics discovered a temporary clamp on a 1,3-butadiene line that was leaking. Immediately after discovery, maintenance began repairs. The leak was stopped at 0330 on 4/11/2013.

Discharge Preventable - Yes

This incident was preventable by Motiva.

Notes/Remedial Actions

The weather conditions at the time of the release were as follows: ESE winds at 10mph, cloudy and a temperature of 78 degrees fahrenheit. Immediately after discovery, the line was depressurized and the clamp was re-pumped with sealant that stopped the leak.