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CITGO Petroleum (1250), Lake Charles

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #102962
State Police #No Information Given
Accident Date2008-02-09
Report Date 2009-03-20
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
Flammable GasNo information givenPropane tank car UPLX 953656NONOYES1,000.0 pounds

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Process Upset

pressure safety valve release from a loaded propane railcar and depressuring of contents of car

Discharge Preventable -

Notes/Remedial Actions

verbal report with v. little information