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Phillips 66 (2538), Lake Charles

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #76968
State Police #05-01087
Accident Date2005-02-16
Report Date 2005-02-18
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
Sulfur Dioxide and Sulfur Trioxide0hrs 4mNo. 10 HDSNOYESNO45.0 pounds

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Maintenance/Procedures

Iron sulfide exposure to oxygen.

Discharge Preventable - Yes

Notes/Remedial Actions

Maintenance procedures will be updated to ensure filter elements remain soaked in water until the maintenance crew is ready to remove them. No excess emissions above reportable quantity, therefore the notification was made as a courtesy.