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CITGO Petroleum (1250), Lake Charles

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #152862
State Police #13-05556
Accident Date2013-12-15
Report Date 2013-12-19
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
ReformateNo information givenOil movement B reformate lineNONONOBRQ
ReformateNONONO 
BenzeneNONOYES 

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: No Information Given

A release of reformate and benzene to the soil due to a leak on a blend line. The line was 14 diameter and was being excavated to locate the leak location.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

The leak was excavated and contaminated soils removed for disposal