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Calumet Lubricants 8 (1214), Shreveport
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 147433 |
| State Police # | 13-01206 |
| Accident Date | 2013-03-20 |
| Report Date | 2013-03-20 |
| Follow-up Date | 0000-00-00 |
| Follow-up: | No |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| Crude Oil | 4h 15m | Tank Farm | NO | NO | NO | 84.0 gallons |
Accident Classified As: No Information Given
Cause of Problem: Human Factors
Operator opened the dome lid while belly valve was open on rail car, causing the spill of about 2 barrels (84 US gallons) of Utah Yellow Crude Oil onto the ground. The duration of the spill lasted for approximately 4.25 hours between 3:00AM and 7:15AM.
Discharge Preventable - Yes
The release was preventable because the operator opened dome lid, allowing crude oil to flow onto the ground. The belly valve was closed to prevent further loss.
Notes/Remedial Actions
The belly valve was closed to prevent any further loss.
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