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Placid Refining (2366), Port Allen
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | No LDEQ Number Available |
| State Police # | 13-02025 |
| Accident Date | 2013-05-10 |
| Report Date | 2013-05-16 |
| 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 |
| Crude Oil | North Dock Sump Pumps | NO | NO | NO | 15.0 gallons |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Weather
During an extreme rainfall event, Placid's North Dock Sump was overwhelmed with water and overflowed into the Mississippi River, spilling an estimated 10-15 gallons of Crude Oil. The North Dock Sump Pump was unable to keep up with the heavy amount of rainfall.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
To prevent reoccurrence, the North Dock Sump Pumps will be upgraded to new pumps that will have increased flow and discharge pressure. New pumps have been bid out and will be ordered on May 20, 2013. Design of the installation of these new pumps has been started and installation will begin upon delivery.
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