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Phillips 66 (2538), Lake Charles
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 155612 |
| State Police # | 14-01852 |
| Accident Date | 2014-04-27 |
| Report Date | 2014-05-05 |
| 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 |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 1h 42m | API Flare | NO | NO | YES | 18.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Maintenance/Procedures
Refinery had a flare go out. Facility personnel stated that the flare had been going out because of the wastewater treatment plant being "revamped". The wind also contributed to this incident. The flare was out between 2:39 AM and 4:21 AM.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
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