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Phillips 66 (2538), Lake Charles

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #99560
State Police #07-05616
Accident Date2007-09-18
Report Date 2007-09-25
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
Benzene2 h 15 mLPG Skid FlangeNONOYES6.0 pounds
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)2 h 15 mLPG Skid FlangeNONOYES21.0 pounds
Reformate2 h 15 mLPG Skid FlangeNONONO67.0 gallons

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Human Factors

weld on flange developed leak

Discharge Preventable - Yes

Notes/Remedial Actions

Depressured the receiver to flare so the leaks could be repaired