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CITGO Petroleum (1250), Lake Charles
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 152168 |
| State Police # | 13-04953 |
| Accident Date | 2013-11-06 |
| Report Date | 2013-11-12 |
| 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 |
| Light Cycle Oil | 10m | Pipe flange gasket along D-Dock | NO | NO | YES | 0.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket
A leaking flange caused a light sheen of oil in the Calcasieu River near the A-Deck.
Discharge Preventable - Yes
Notes/Remedial Actions
The flange was tightened and the leak stopped. Absorbent mats were used to contain and remediate the unrecoverable sheen. The flange gasket was replaced.
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