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Phillips 66 (2538), Lake Charles

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #82689
State Police #No Information Given
Accident Date2007-07-05
Report Date 2005-10-14
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
Slurry OilNo Information GivenTank 91NONONO2,100.0 gallons

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Weather

STORM-as a result of Hurricane Rita, a sample draw on the tank was broken, which leaked crude oil out of the tank. The release was contained within the dike wall.

Discharge Preventable -

Notes/Remedial Actions

Refinery indicated onto their letter to LDEQ that removal of the free product has been completed and removal of oily debris was underway.