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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #156774
State Police #14-02632
Accident Date2014-06-13
Report Date 2014-06-20
Follow-up Date 0000-00-00
Follow-up: Yes

Pollutants Released

Pollutant Duration Point Source Greenhouse Gas Criteria Pollutant Ozone forming chemical Amount of Release
Compressed Flammable Gas3h 41mPipe running to tank D-9008NONOYES1,807.0 pounds

Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity

Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing

Personnel identified a pinhole leak on a pressurized light strait run gasoline pipeline that runs to tank D-9008. CRLLC is conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the leak and measures to prevent recurrence.

Discharge Preventable - Under Investigation

Notes/Remedial Actions

Upon discovery, site personnel immediately began working to depressure the line and isolate the leak. At approximately 1201 the leak on the line was noted to have ceased and a plug was safely inserted at approximately 1210 to isolate the line. CRLLC is conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the leak and measures to prevent recurrence.