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Calumet Lubricants (312), Cotton Valley

Releases in 2010

LDEQ Accident Number
Accident Date
Point Source/Release CauseNotes
122570

2010-04-01
Point Source(s):
Tank

Pollutant(s):
Diesel Fuel - 2,940 gallons
Cause of Problem: Human Factors

Water draw on bottom of tank left open as tank was being filled with CDW (diesel-type fuel), causing fuel to spill. Contained by firewall.
Vacuum truck used to pick up spill, contaminated soil removed. LDEQ site inspection verified clean-up. No letter from the refinery.
120660

2010-01-10
Point Source(s):
Storage tank pipe

Pollutant(s):
Raffinate - 25,200 gallons
Cause of Problem: Weather

Frozen pipe leading to a storage tank caused raffinate leak.
According to the field interview contaminated soil excavated and profiled, disposed of at BFI Webster Parish Landfill. No letter from refinery.