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Phillips 66 (2538), Lake Charles

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #95182
State Police #07-01665
Accident Date2007-04-06
Report Date 2007-04-13
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
Gas Oil0 h 30 mNo. 8 HDS Separator PipingNONONO630.0 gallons
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)0 h 30 mNo. 8 HDS Separator PipingNONOYES21.0 pounds
Hydrogen Sulfide0 h 30 mNo. 8 HDS Separator PipingNONONO11.0 pounds

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Human Factors

-weld on line failed, developed le

Discharge Preventable - Yes

Notes/Remedial Actions

Unit depressurized while weld repaired. Spool piece installed and unit returned to normal operation the next day