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Phillips 66 (2538), Lake Charles

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #150505
State Police #13-03711
Accident Date2013-08-20
Report Date 2013-08-27
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
Sludge35mRoll off boxNONONO240.0 pounds

Accident Classified As: No Information Given

Cause of Problem: No Information Given

Approximately 240 pounds of sludge spilled from a roll-off box while being staged in the North Landfarm area. The sludge was characterized as a hazardous waste. Spill response personnel was contacted for clean up.

Discharge Preventable - Yes

Liquid could have been vacuumed off prior to transport.

Notes/Remedial Actions

ES&H contacted for clean up. Environmental personnel have discussed requirements for transporting material to land farm area with transportation contractor.