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Phillips 66 (2538), Lake Charles
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 160241 |
| tate Police # | N/A |
| Accident Date | 2014-11-23 |
| Report Date | 2014-11-26 |
| 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 | Szorb Unit | NO | NO | YES | 4,007.0 pounds |
| Benzene | 1h | Szorb Unit | NO | NO | YES | 25.0 pounds |
| Xylene | 1h | Szorb Unit | NO | NO | NO | 197.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
Cause of Problem: Under Investigation
A fire occurred on a heat exchanger in the Szorb unit as a result of a leak on the heat exchange system in the Szorb unit. As a result, there was black smoke to atmosphere.
Discharge Preventable - Under Investigation
Notes/Remedial Actions
Feed was pulled from the unit and water monitors were started on surrounding equipment. Investigation is ongoing.
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