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Phillips 66 (2538), Lake Charles
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | No LDEQ Number Available |
| State Police # | 05-02738 |
| Accident Date | 2005-04-26 |
| Report Date | 2005-04-27 |
| 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 |
| Light Crude Cycle Oil | 0h 2 m | Flange | NO | NO | YES |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Maintenance/Procedures
While pressure testing line at Dock 2 per Coast Guard Regulations, flange leaked less than 1 quart of light cycle oil into water, which was contained inside the boom.
Discharge Preventable - Yes
Notes/Remedial Actions
Oil was released into Calcasieu River. Double check flanges for tightness prior to pressure test.
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