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Placid Refining (2366), Port Allen
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 159352 |
| tate Police # | N/A |
| Accident Date | 2014-10-09 |
| Report Date | 2014-10-13 |
| 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 |
| Crude Oil | 5m | Tank Farm, storage tank 25 | NO | NO | NO | 126.0 gallons |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket
In a post turnaround effort to re-inventory a crude charge line associated with Placid's crude oil storage tank 25, a blind flange was removed. When the line was pressured up, a leak developed at the previously blinded flange. The line was immediately depressured and the flange tightened. Approximately 2-3 barrels (84-126 gallons) of crude oil were discharged to the tank 25 secondary containment area.
Discharge Preventable - Yes
This discharge was caused by improper flange boating and was preventable.
Notes/Remedial Actions
Crude oil was recovered using vacuum trucks and sorbent materials. Recovered oil was returned to storage. Waste generated will be disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations. Impacted soil will be removed for disposal. Placid has counseled the employees involved regarding proper flange bolting procedures.
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