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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 78900 |
| State Police # | 05-03017 |
| Accident Date | 2005-05-08 |
| Report Date | 2005-05-08 |
| 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 |
| Nitric Oxide | No information given | K-4301 | NO | YES | NO | 4.5 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Process Upset
After starting the propane compressor the first and second stage releif valves opened to the flare.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
Below reportable quantities. Initial report said 12 lbs/hour released; report states that incident occured at 14:35 hours and was secured at 15:00 hours.
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