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Phillips 66 (2538), Lake Charles

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #89035
State Police #06-04157
Accident Date2006-07-02
Report Date 2006-07-06
Follow-up Date 0000-00-00
Follow-up: Yes

Pollutants Released

Pollutant Duration Point Source Greenhouse Gas Criteria Pollutant Ozone forming chemical Amount of Release
Hydrogen Sulfide0hr 2minArea A - No. 1 CokerNONONO53.0 pounds
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)0hr 2minArea A - No. 1 CokerNONOYES336.0 pounds

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Human Factors

A six inch drain valve on a live coke drum was inadvertantly opened by operator.

Discharge Preventable - Yes

Notes/Remedial Actions

Interlocks that failed to prevent this event is being looked at. Live drum indications and permissive controls from the board are planned. HAZMAT #