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LDEQ Accident Number Accident Date |
Point Source(s) | Notes | Amount of Release |
106702 2008-06-25 | B-1 Flare (EQT343), B-5 Flare (EQT345), B-7 Flare (EQT347), B-12 Flare (EQT 351), B-16 Flare (EQT352) | Cause: see notes Followup: Yes Notes: Power Failure resulting from excessive moisture and dirt accumulation in switchgear breaker cubicle ; inadequaet physical clearance b/w insulators covering energized components; REMEDIAL ACTIONS: Clean and inspect all switchgear ; Eliminate practical spaces that allow air infiltration in or out of the switchgear room; modify switchgear purchase specifications to prohibit insulating material covering energized conductors to come in contact with materials from other phases; Modify QA-380-5045 tspect for insulating boots from adjacent phases to be in contact with one another; Verify other Powerhouse switchgear does not contain insulating boots that are in contact with one another; Install local temp and humidity monitors in rm, install anal | 6.0 pounds |
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