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Phillips 66 (2538), Lake Charles
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 105703 |
| State Police # | 08-02849 |
| Accident Date | 2008-05-18 |
| Report Date | 2008-05-23 |
| 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 |
| Oil | No information given | Area D Dock 2B East | NO | NO | NO | BRQ |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Human Factors
spill was caused by Hard's Marine Service tankerman on barge
Discharge Preventable -
Notes/Remedial Actions
Letter states that header pipe on Barge MMI-304 ruptured when loading was commenced. Not clear what connection exists b/w tankerman and ruptured pipe. Operators shut down the loading pump and emergency shutdown valve was closed.
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