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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #153490
tate Police #N/A
Accident Date2014-01-30
Report Date 2014-02-04
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

Accident Classified As: No Information Given

Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing

Community complaint of "visible release of gas plume from stack, burning smell, extremely loud noise related to the discharge keeping residents awake even after 10:00pm". LDEQ contacted Jeff Bergeron, Environmental Adviser for Chalmette Refining, who stated that the noise was due to an underground steam line (600 psi) which developed a leak at this time, leading to the loud noise. The line was isolated and repairs will be made, according to Mr. Bergeron. He stated that the line contained only steam, and no odors were associated with the steam leaks.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

None given