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Motiva Enterprises (1406), Norco

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #147591
State Police #13-25105
Accident Date2013-03-25
Report Date 2013-04-01
Follow-up Date 2013-04-17
Follow-up: Yes

Pollutants Released

Pollutant Duration Point Source Greenhouse Gas Criteria Pollutant Ozone forming chemical Amount of Release
Propane2HPropane pipelineNONOYES1,542.0 pounds

Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity

Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing

On March 25, 2013 at 1830 hours operations personnel in Logistics discovered a liquefied propane gas leak. Immediately after discovery the pipeline was depressured and isolated to stop the leak. Upon investigation, the source of the leak was determined to be a failed piece of piping at the discharge of a relief valve on the propane pipeline.

Discharge Preventable - Yes

This incident was preventable by Motiva.

Notes/Remedial Actions

Immediately after discovery, the pipeline was depressured and isolated to stop the leak. The leaking piping system was reviewed by Pressure Equipment Inspections (PEI) and repair recommendations provided. The short term repairs have been implemented. To prevent reoccurrence, the plan is to increase monitoring of this piping system. Upgrades to the piping system to meet engineering standards will be addressed in the future.