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Accident # | 148036 |
State Police # | 13-25887 |
Accident Date | 2013-04-10 |
Report Date | 2013-04-17 |
Follow-up Date | 2013-05-09 |
Follow-up: | Yes |
Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
1,3-Butadiene | 11H 40M | 1,3-Butadiene Line | NO | NO | YES | 26.4 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
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.
This incident was preventable by Motiva.
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.
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