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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 153414 |
| State Police # | 14-00299 |
| Accident Date | 2014-01-17 |
| Report Date | 2014-01-24 |
| 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 |
| Sulfur Dioxide | No information given | Coker 2 Unit | NO | YES | NO | BRQ |
| Hydrogen Sulfide | NO | NO | NO | BRQ |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: No Information Given
On January 17, 2014, there was a release of SO2 to air due to a unit shut down. Chalmette Refining reported that Coker 2 unit shut down causing a flare event.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
According the refinery letter, it was determined that no reportable quantities were exceeded during the event. Prior to the refinery letter, it was estimated that 500 lbs of SO2 was emitted in the SPOC report. Note: A Citizen Complaint (#153347) cites this event as a contributing factor for 3 days of odor, which the citizen described as "terrible."
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