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Accident # | 151351 |
State Police # | 13-04349 |
Accident Date | 2013-10-01 |
Report Date | 2013-10-08 |
Follow-up Date | 2013-11-27 |
Follow-up: | Yes |
Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
Benzene | 6h | Tank Farm, Tank 52 | NO | NO | YES | 154.0 pounds |
Hydrocarbon | 6h | Tank Farm, Tank 52 | NO | NO | YES | 180.6 gallons |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
On October 1, 2013, personnel identified a leak at Tank 52 charge pump (G-9053) which was determined to be from a mechanical seal failure. The valve on the suction side of the pump malfunctioned.
Valve maintenance was less than adequate to provide an early indication of failure. CRLLC will develop a strategy to incorporate isolation valves into its maintenance program to prevent recurrence.
The pump was immediately turned off and the valves on the suction and discharge sides of the pump were closed to attempt to isolate the leak from the pump. The valve on the suctions side of the pump malfunctioned and required the use of water to pressure the hydrocarbon material back to Tank 52 until the line could be isolated. The pump will be repaired and inspected prior to being put back in to service.
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