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Placid Refining (2366), Port Allen

Releases of Gas Oil

LDEQ Accident Number
Accident Date		 Point Source(s) Notes Amount of Release
126184

2010-09-07		Tank 17 - flange on an oil transfer line
Cause: A flange on an oil transfer line south of Tank 17 was discovered leaking gas oil which is a heavy hydrocarbon.

Followup: No

Notes: RQ. Reportable quantities were exceeded for gas oil. The line was blocked, the dike area was also blocked, and the spill was contained with absorbent pads, boom and a vacuum truck.		294.0 gallons