LA Bucket Brigade : Refinery Accident Database

Motiva Enterprises (1406), Norco

LDEQ Accident Number Accident Date	Point Source(s)	Notes	Amount of Release
149187 2013-05-29	pump seal	Cause: On May 29, 2013, a pump seal leak was discovered. Followup: No Notes: Immediately the pump was secured, leak stopped, spill cleanup and pump repairs started. The event did not result in an emergency condition but the neighborhood was notified. A citizen complaint was submitted. Citizen complained of a chemical smell for 3-4 days. Another complained of a bad small and a burning sensation in the eyes. Another described a strong petroleum odor in the air around the neighborhood. A fourth citizen complained of a strong odor that caused choking and gagging, and stated that the entire family was sick. The LDEQ report mentions that this incident is also linked with incident numbers 148925, 149193, 149203, and 149223.	125.6 gallons
153178 2014-01-06	1300# steam system at Residual Catalytic Cracking Unit	Cause: "Residual Catalytic Cracking Unit's Elevated Flare as a result of a swing in the steam system." "Motiva's RCCU unit flared processed gas due to a swing in the 1300# steam system" Followup: No Notes: The report filed on 1/13/14 indicated that Shell will release an updated report within 60 days as of 9/5/14 the report has yet to be made.