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CITGO Petroleum (1250), Lake Charles
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 149504 |
| State Police # | 13-02949 |
| Accident Date | 2013-07-02 |
| Report Date | 2013-07-08 |
| Follow-up Date | 2013-07-17 |
| Follow-up: | Yes |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| Propane | NIG | Tank 182 | NO | NO | YES | BRQ |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Maintenance/Procedures
On July 7 at approximately 9:35 PM, a blowdown of the girbotol unit to Tank 182 caused a release of propane (C3 mix) to the air from Tank 182.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
System was secured after discovery of release. No specific information given on remedial actions. A review of operating data from event showed no RQs exceeded.
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