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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette

Citizen Complaints in 2010

LDEQ Accident Number
Complaint Date
Notes
124455

6/25/2010
Description: roof panel missing from Chalmette Refining coke barn releasing coke particulates into the air

Health Effects:

LDEQ Followup: yes

LDEQ Notes: sent inspector to site, facility reported the missing panel as a deviation from the Semi-Annual Compliance reports submitted to LDEQ, facility failed to diligently maintain roof to control particulate emissions

Investigation Delay: Same Day

Accident Report Filed:

124052

6/8/2010
Description: black petroleum coke dust blowing onto complaintant's property either from Rain CII or Chalmette Refinery

Health Effects:

LDEQ Followup: yes

LDEQ Notes: site visited, particulate swab sample collected from glass tabletop in backyard, analysis results stated product was a form of coke used by both Chalmette & Rain CII

Investigation Delay: 9

Accident Report Filed:

126407

9/15/2010
Description: caller exposed to chemical on 9/13 when catalyst SO2 released from Chalmette refinery, caller went to doctor

Health Effects:

LDEQ Followup: yes

LDEQ Notes: Chalmette reported a release of SO2, H2S, Nox, and MSDS solids - spent cracking catalyst, power loss to multiple units throughout refinery which resulted in temporary pressure imbalance in the FCC regenerator, which allowed a loss of catalyst through

Investigation Delay: 4

Accident Report Filed: 126163

126241

9/9/2010
Description: release of powdery material from Chalmette Refining caused air nuisance

Health Effects:

LDEQ Followup: yes

LDEQ Notes: facility reported a release of catalyst to agency during the time of this complaint, caller provided with hotline number established by facility to file claims

Investigation Delay: 43

Accident Report Filed: 126163

126186

9/6/2010
Description: white powder released into the environment

Health Effects:

LDEQ Followup: yes

LDEQ Notes: Chalmette reported a release of SO2, H2S, Nox, and MSDS solids - spent cracking catalyst, power loss to multiple units throughout refinery which resulted in temporary pressure imbalance in the FCC regenerator, which allowed a loss of catalyst through

Investigation Delay: 132

Accident Report Filed: 126163

127228

10/25/2010
Description: horrible odors emitting from Chalmette Refining or Rain CII

Health Effects:

LDEQ Followup: yes

LDEQ Notes: according to facility representative, facility didn't have any upset conditions or releases at the time of the complaint

Investigation Delay: 100

Accident Report Filed:

127015

10/12/2010
Description: ash material from Chalmette getting onto his property and making him sick

Health Effects: feels sick

LDEQ Followup: yes

LDEQ Notes: spoke with caller on phone to address concerns, explained circumstances related to catalyst release from refinery related to incident # 126163 and provided further information

Investigation Delay: 3

Accident Report Filed: 126163

127853

11/25/2010
Description: very strong, heavy sulfur odor in area

Health Effects:

LDEQ Followup: yes

LDEQ Notes: surveillance of area conducted - no odors noted, spoke with Chalmette representative who conducted a SO2 concentration investigation and found no upset

Investigation Delay: 8

Accident Report Filed: