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Marathon Ashland Petroleum (3165), Garyville

Releases of Gas Oil

LDEQ Accident Number
Accident Date		 Point Source(s) Notes Amount of Release
136661

2012-01-24		Truck Loading Rack Flare Knock Out Drum Pump-out Line
Cause: There was a release of gas oil from two leaks on a pipe rack west of the cat unit cooling towers. These pipes are part of the Truck Loading Rack Flare Knock Out Drum Pump-out Line. The leak was from the pipe rack west of the cat unit cooling towers, and it was releasing to the ground.

Followup:

Notes: The spill was contained onsite. Vacuum trucks were on the site and in operation. Booms and absorbent pads were being laid out, and the baffle pond was closed to prevent offsite release.