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Calcasieu Refining (3585), Lake Charles

Releases in 2006

LDEQ Accident Number
Accident Date		 Point Source/Release CauseNotes
92036A

2006-11-14
Point Source(s):
Generator Tanks

Pollutant(s):
Diesel Fuel - 10 gallons
Cause of Problem: Instrument Failure

Level indicator switch malfunctioned and caused generator tanks to overflow.		Product cleaned up with absorbent pads. Booms set out in Calcasieu river.
88680

2006-06-19
Point Source(s):
Container

Pollutant(s):
#5 Fuel Oil - 10 gallons
Cause of Problem: Weather

Spill caused by containers overflowing due to heavy rain. Fuel #5 discharged from outfall 001.		Outfall boomed and absorbent pads picked up product. No report from the refinery. Verbal report only.