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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 150109 |
| State Police # | 13-03437 |
| Accident Date | 2013-08-05 |
| Report Date | 2013-08-12 |
| Follow-up Date | 0000-00-00 |
| Follow-up: | No |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| Benzene | 1h 30m | Pump G-1083 | NO | NO | YES | 80.6 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure
On August 5, 2013, personnel identified a leak at a clay tower charge pump (G-1083) which was determined to be from a broken nipple on the pump. Once the area was isolated, the pump was turned off and removed from service. Community monitoring was conducted during the event and all results were non-detect. Onsite fenceline monitoring indicated no offsite impacts to the community.
Discharge Preventable - No
CRLLC had no reason or indication to suspect that the pump nipple would fail.
Notes/Remedial Actions
The pump was turned off and removed from service to isolate the leak. Improvements are being conducted which will replace the current schedule 80 nipple with a schedule 160 nipple to reduce the risk of future failures. A gusset will also be installed on the nipple for support.
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