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LDEQ Accident Number Accident Date |
Point Source/Release | Cause | Notes |
117534 2009-08-27 | Point Source(s): "line" Pollutant(s):Dichlorodifluoroethylene - 100 pounds | Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing A hole in the line caused about 100-200 lb dichlorodifluoroethylene. | Line had been blocked in. About 100-200 pounds of dichlorodifluoroethylene was released. |
114939 2009-05-13 | Point Source(s): spent Sulfuric Acid Tank Pollutant(s):Hydrochloric Acid - 8 pounds Hydrofluoric Acid - 4 pounds Oxalic Acid - 12 pounds | Cause of Problem: Process Upset An internal chemical reaction occured due to a nitrogen purge being cut off to the tank. The nitrogen purge is utilized for level indication. It is believed that G-1113 reacted with Oxygen to build up in the tank causing an internal chemical reaction leading to the release of HCL, HF, and Oxalic Acid. | The area around the tank was barricaded and the #7 mitigation tower was activated as a precautionary measure to reduce the tank temperature. Black smoke was being released from the spent sulfuric acid pump down tank. |
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