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Phillips 66 (2538), Lake Charles

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #111500
State Police #No Information Given
Accident Date2007-07-05
Report Date 2007-09-11
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
Mercaptan2 h 15 mArea D potassium hydroxide treater sumpNONOYESBRQ

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Corrosion

sump lid had several holes due to corrosion which resulted in release of mercaptans

Discharge Preventable -

Notes/Remedial Actions

CITIZEN COMPLAINT - Strong chemical odor, irritates eyes and thro