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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette

Releases of Coke

LDEQ Accident Number
Accident Date		 Point Source(s) Notes Amount of Release
134917

2011-10-27		Barge #MG-215
Cause: On October 27, 2011, site was loading Barge #MG-215 with coke. During the loading, the center coke pile inadvertently overloaded, which resulted in approximately 100 lbs. of coke product falling over the side of the barge and into the river. Loading operations were ceased, booms were deployed and spilled coke was cleaned up on the barge area and removed coke from surface of the water.

Followup: No

Notes: Loading operations were ceased, booms were deployed and spilled coke was cleaned up on the barge area and removed coke from surface of the water.		200.0 pounds