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Motiva Enterprises (1406), Norco
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 145652 |
| State Police # | 12-08090 |
| Accident Date | 2012-12-30 |
| Report Date | 2013-01-03 |
| 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 |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 2h 45m | Naphtha vapor return line DU-5 process unit | NO | NO | YES | BRQ |
| Benzene | 2h 45m | Naphtha vapor return line DU-5 process unit | NO | NO | YES | BRQ |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing
On December 30, 2012 a leak was discovered in a naphtha vapor line in the DU-5 Process Unit. The leak was from a pinhole that developed in a weld on the line. The leak on a vapor control line resulted in the release of 1, 3 butadiene and benzene.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
The vapor return line was immediately isolated and a nitrogen purge was established. Plans have been developed to complete repairs to the line before the line is safely returned to service. They initially reported over 10 lbs of both Butadiene and benzene being released. Motiva later reported that no reportable quantities were exceeded.
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