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Accident # | 153184 |
State Police # | 14-00094 |
Accident Date | 2014-01-07 |
Report Date | 2014-01-13 |
Follow-up Date | 2014-03-07 |
Follow-up: | Yes |
Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
Benzene | 3d 1h | outlet emergency isolation valve | NO | NO | YES | 101.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
On January 7, 2014 at approximately 11:15 AM, a vapor leak was discovered on the outlet Emergency Isolation Valve (EIV) flange of a Finishing Clay Bed Treater, releasing benzene to the air. The release was isolated via a vacuum hose and the emissions routed through a carbon-bed scrubber to reduce the release rate of benzene. A detailed incident investigation is being conducted to determine the root cause and to provide mitigating steps to prevent reoccurrence.
Pending results of investigation.
The area was immediately barricaded and attempts were made to isolate the leak. The site conducted regular monitoring at the fence line and unit area for benzene. All fence line monitoring remained below detectable limits. This incident is still under investigation. Refinery letter dated March 7, 2014 states details of investigation will be provided in a 120-day follow up notification.
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