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Valero (1238), Meraux

Releases of n-Methyldiethanolamine

LDEQ Accident Number
Accident Date		 Point Source(s) Notes Amount of Release
08-BB013-3948

2008-09-29		Spill from tank truck
Cause: The top hatch of the tank truck carrying N-Methyldiethanolamine from the refinery to the north tank farm via Judge Perez Drive had not been properly secured.

Followup: No Information Provided

Notes: This was a self report from Murphy to LDEQ. The chemical sloshed out of the unsecured hatch and spilled onto the roadway. Spilled material was absorbed with sand and collected for disposal at a non-hazardous industrial facility. The clean- up required that the highway be shut down for approx. 70 minutes. It was preventable because it was due to human error. Remedial Measures - Contract personnel responsible for the loading and transportation of the material were counseled. Both parties will assure tall truck openings are secure prior to transportation of the material. The incident was discussed at refinery safety meetings. Details of the incident were made available to all refinery personnel.		87.0 pounds