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Motiva Enterprises (1406), Norco
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 149603 |
| State Police # | 13-03067 |
| Accident Date | 2013-07-12 |
| Report Date | 2013-07-19 |
| Follow-up Date | 2013-08-27 |
| Follow-up: | Yes |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| Benzene | 3h 50m | EPN#1210-95 | NO | NO | YES | BRQ |
| Naphthalene | 3h 50m | EPN#1210-95 | NO | NO | YES | BRQ |
| Toluene | 3h 50m | EPN#1210-95 | NO | NO | NO | BRQ |
| Xylene | 3h 50m | EPN#1210-95 | NO | NO | NO | BRQ |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: No Information Given
On July 12 at 1030 hours, operations personnel in Logistics found spent caustic tank K-558 floating roof to be setting on its legs which caused the roof vents to open. Soon after discovery, the tank legs were reset and the vents were secured.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
After discovery, the tank legs were reset and the vents were secured.
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