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Phillips 66 (2538), Lake Charles

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #103362
State Police #08-01014
Accident Date2008-02-22
Report Date 2008-02-29
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
Crude Oil0 h 25 mArea C - 2 Vac UnitNONONO126.0 gallons

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Start Up, Shut Down

start up of the 2 vac Unit X-20102 / 201

Discharge Preventable - No

Notes/Remedial Actions

Report states that 2 to 3 barrels were lost. Also states that 20 to 30 gallons entered water - why the discrepancy? REMEDIAL ACTION: booms and floor dry were deployed by Operations personnel. Mechanical support and Vac truck called to remedy the situation