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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #149521
State Police #13-02972
Accident Date2013-07-06
Report Date 2013-07-12
Follow-up Date 0000-00-00
Follow-up: 

Pollutants Released

Pollutant Duration Point Source Greenhouse Gas Criteria Pollutant Ozone forming chemical Amount of Release
Sulfur DioxideNo information givenNo information givenNOYESNO50.0 pounds

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure

On July 6, 2013, mechanical problems with the FGR compressors caused a release of sulfur dioxide. No reportable quantities were exceeded as a result of this release.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

No information was provided in addition to the release being below reportable quantity.