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Reporting Year: 1986
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Facility: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS Reporting Year: 1986
Address: P.O. BOX 467
City: PENSACOLA State: FL Zip: 32592
County: Dun & Bradstreet #:
Phone: SIC(s): 2821
Owner: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS Number of employees: 0
Primary Product: PLASIC MATERIALS AND RESINS
Release start date: 10/05/1986 Time: 19:56
Release end date : 10/05/1986 Time: 20:51
Chemical Name: VINYL CHLORIDE CAS Number: 75014
Concentration (%): 100% Physical State: GAS
Air: 8.80 Surface Water: 0.00 (lbs)
Land: 0.00 Treatment Facility: 0.00 (lbs)
Total: 8.80 (lbs)
No injuries, deaths, or evacuations were reported.
No cost for property damage was reported.
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Authorities notified-
Name Date Time Contact Name
Federal: NRC 10/06/1986 11:20
/ /
Miscellaneous-
ERNS ID: NRC ID: 9959 ARIP ID: 79
Release caused by: A (A=Equipment Failure, B=Operator Error)
Location of loss of containment: VALVE: GENERAL
EPA Region: 04 ERNS Report Date: / / Time:
When release occured-
DURING ROUTINE OPERATION
Status of process line-
NO INTERRUPTION; CONTINUED OPERATIONS
Immediate activities in response to release-
APPLY SPRAY SCRUBBER/CURTAIN
TRANSFER CONTENTS FROM FAILED EQUIPMENT
DIVERT RELEASE TO TREATMENT
OTHER (DESCRIBE)
End effect(s) of release-
VAPOR RELEASE
New engineering systems or controls used after this release-
EQUIPMENT; INSPECTION
REVIEW/CHANGE SOP
EXPAND OPERATOR TRAINING
Reporting Year: 1987
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Facility: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS Reporting Year: 1987
Address: P.O. BOX 97
City: CALVERT CITY State: KY Zip: 42029
County: Dun & Bradstreet #:
Phone: SIC(s): 2821
Owner: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS Number of employees: 0
Primary Product: ORGANIC CHEMICALS AND POLYMERS
Release start date: 04/21/1987 Time: 02:30
Release end date : 04/21/1987 Time: 02:35
Chemical Name: VINYL CHLORIDE CAS Number: 75014
Concentration (%): 2.3% Physical State: GAS
Air: 23.00 Surface Water: 0.00 (lbs)
Land: 0.00 Treatment Facility: 0.00 (lbs)
Total: 23.00 (lbs)
No injuries, deaths, or evacuations were reported.
No cost for property damage was reported.
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Authorities notified-
Name Date Time Contact Name
KY ESDA 04/21/1987 08:00 BOB DEDMAN
04/21/1987 08:05 LINDA BYERLY
Miscellaneous-
ERNS ID: NRC ID: 0 ARIP ID: 65
Release caused by: (A=Equipment Failure, B=Operator Error)
Location of loss of containment: PROCESS VESSEL: GENERAL
EPA Region: 04 ERNS Report Date: / / Time:
When release occured-
DURING ROUTINE OPERATION
Status of process line-
NO INTERRUPTION; CONTINUED OPERATIONS
Immediate activities in response to release-
NONE
Causes(s) of release-
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
End effect(s) of release-
VAPOR RELEASE
New engineering systems or controls used after this release-
EQUIPMENT: UPGRADE/REFINE/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT/INSTALL
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Facility: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS Reporting Year: 1987
Address: P.O. BOX 97
City: CALVERT CITY State: KY Zip: 42029
County: Dun & Bradstreet #:
Phone: SIC(s): 2821
Owner: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS Number of employees: 0
Release start date: 04/28/1987 Time: 18:30
Release end date : 04/28/1987 Time: 22:30
Chemical Name: VINYL CHLORIDE CAS Number: 75014
Concentration (%): 100% Physical State: VAPOR
Air: 2,260.00 Surface Water: 0.00 (lbs)
Land: 0.00 Treatment Facility: 0.00 (lbs)
Total: 2,260.00 (lbs)
No injuries, deaths, or evacuations were reported.
No cost for property damage was reported.
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Authorities notified-
Name Date Time Contact Name
Federal: NRC 04/28/1987 23:16
KY AQO 04/29/1987 16:12
KY DES 04/28/1987 23:02
Miscellaneous-
ERNS ID: NRC ID: 4363 ARIP ID: 78
Release caused by: A (A=Equipment Failure, B=Operator Error)
Location of loss of containment: PIPING: GENERAL
EPA Region: 04 ERNS Report Date: / / Time:
When release occured-
DURING ROUTINE OPERATION
Status of process line-
NO INTERRUPTION; CONTINUED OPERATIONS
Immediate activities in response to release-
TRANSFER CONTENTS FROM FAILED EQUIPMENT
End effect(s) of release-
VAPOR RELEASE
Training, procedures, and management used before this release-
EMPLOYEE SAFETY TRAINING
Engineering systems or controls used before this release-
CONTROLS FOR OPERATIONS MONITORING AND WARNING
New engineering systems or controls used after this release-
EQUIPMENT: UPGRADE/REFINE/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT/INSTALL
CHECK FOR SIMILAR WEAKNESSES IN SYSTEM AND UPGRADE EQUIPMENT IF NECESSARY
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Facility: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS Reporting Year: 1987
Address: P.O. BOX 467
City: PENSACOLA State: FL Zip: 32592
County: Dun & Bradstreet #:
Phone: SIC(s): 2873
Owner: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS Number of employees: 0
Primary Product: NITROGEN FERTILIZERS
Release start date: 01/21/1987 Time: 16:00
Release end date : 01/21/1987 Time: 16:15
Chemical Name: NITRIC ACID CAS Number: 7697372
Concentration (%): 56% Physical State: LIQUID
Air: 0.00 Surface Water: 0.00 (lbs)
Land: 4,810.00 Treatment Facility: 0.00 (lbs)
Total: 4,810.00 (lbs)
No injuries, deaths, or evacuations were reported.
No cost for property damage was reported.
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Authorities notified-
Name Date Time Contact Name
Federal: NRC 01/22/1987 12:15
FL DER 01/22/1987 12:04 JOE MAY
01/22/1987 15:10 TOM ROCHE
Miscellaneous-
ERNS ID: NRC ID: 619 ARIP ID: 67
Release caused by: B (A=Equipment Failure, B=Operator Error)
Location of loss of containment: STORAGE VESSEL: GENERAL
EPA Region: 04 ERNS Report Date: / / Time:
When release occured-
DURING ROUTINE OPERATION
Status of process line-
NO INTERRUPTION; CONTINUED OPERATIONS
Immediate activities in response to release-
ISOLATE FEEDS
DILUTE AND/OR NEUTRALIZE
OTHER (DESCRIBE)
End effect(s) of release-
SPILL
New engineering systems or controls used after this release-
EXPAND OPERATOR TRAINING
REVIEW/CHANGE SOP
Reporting Year: 1988
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Facility: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS Reporting Year: 1988
Address: 14700 INTRACOASTAL DRIVE
City: NEW ORLEANS State: LA Zip: 70129
County: Dun & Bradstreet #: 04-122-2365
Phone: SIC(s): 2813
Owner: DEXTER BAKER Number of employees: 120
Primary Product: INDUSTRIAL GASES
Release start date: 10/20/1988 Time: 10:55
Release end date : 10/20/1988 Time: 10:56
Chemical Name: AMMONIA CAS Number: 7664417
Concentration (%): 100% Physical State: GAS
Air: 220.00 Surface Water: 0.00 (lbs)
Land: 0.00 Treatment Facility: 0.00 (lbs)
Total: 220.00 (lbs)
No injuries, deaths, or evacuations were reported.
No cost for property damage was reported.
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Authorities notified-
Name Date Time Contact Name
Federal: NRC 10/20/1988 11:25
LA DEQ 10/20/1988 11:25 BOB WASCONIK
NEW ORLEANS FIRE DEPT. (LEPC) 10/20/1988 11:25
Miscellaneous-
ERNS ID: NRC ID: 18743 ARIP ID: 400
Latitude: 3-00 Longitude: 08-95
Release caused by: (A=Equipment Failure, B=Operator Error)
Location of loss of containment: STORAGE VESSEL: GENERAL
EPA Region: 06 ERNS Report Date: / / Time:
When release occured-
DURING ROUTINE OPERATION
Status of process line-
NO INTERRUPTION; CONTINUED OPERATIONS
How release was discovered-
OBSERVATION BY EMPLOYEE(S)
Immediate activities in response to release-
REDUCE SYSTEM PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE
Causes(s) of release-
"UPSET" CONDITION
End effect(s) of release-
VAPOR RELEASE
Methods of communication with public-
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
Training, procedures, and management used before this release-
EMPLOYEE SAFETY TRAINING
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
New training, procedures, and management used after this release-
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS
Engineering systems or controls used before this release-
INTERLOCKS
New engineering systems or controls used after this release-
REVIEW/CHANGE SOP
EQUIPMENT: UPGRADE/REFINE/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT/INSTALL
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Facility: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS Reporting Year: 1988
Address: 4575 HIGHWAY 90 EAST
City: PACE State: FL Zip: 32591
County: Dun & Bradstreet #: 00-815-5673
Phone: SIC(s): 2869 2873 2821
Owner: AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS, INC. Number of employees: 290
Primary Product: METHANOL,METHYL AND OTHER AMINES, AQUA AMMONIA,ETC
Release start date: 11/29/1988 Time: 03:00
Release end date : 11/29/1988 Time: 03:15
Chemical Name: AMMONIA CAS Number: 7664417
Concentration (%): 100% Physical State: LIQUID
Air: 92.00 Surface Water: 0.00 (lbs)
Land: 0.00 Treatment Facility: 225.00 (lbs)
Total: 317.00 (lbs)
Chemical Name: TRIMETHYLAMINE CAS Number: 75505
Concentration (%): 4% Physical State: VAPOR
Air: 4.00 Surface Water: 0.00 (lbs)
Land: 0.00 Treatment Facility: 13.00 (lbs)
Total: 17.00 (lbs)
Responders Employees Contractors Public Total
Injuries : 0 1 0 0 1
Hospitalized: 0 1 0 0 1
Deaths : 0 0 0 0 0
Evacuated : 0 0 0 0
Shelter-in-place: 0 0 0 0
No cost for property damage was reported.
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Authorities notified-
Name Date Time Contact Name
Federal: NRC 11/29/1988 04:17
FL DEPT COMMUNITY AFFAIRS 11/29/1988 04:07 MR. BARRY PEOPLES
EMA 11/29/1988 03:53
Miscellaneous-
ERNS ID: NRC ID: 16022 ARIP ID: 2629
Latitude: 30-34 Longitude: 87-09
Release caused by: A (A=Equipment Failure, B=Operator Error)
Location of loss of containment: PUMP: GENERAL
EPA Region: 04 ERNS Report Date: / / Time:
When release occured-
DURING ROUTINE OPERATION
Status of process line-
NO INTERRUPTION; CONTINUED OPERATIONS
How release was discovered-
PROCESS CONTROL DEVICE INDICATION
OBSERVATION BY EMPLOYEE(S)
Immediate activities in response to release-
APPLY SPRAY SCRUBBER/CURTAIN
SHUT/OPEN VALVE
DIVERT RELEASE TO TREATMENT
End effect(s) of release-
VAPOR RELEASE
Methods of communication with public-
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
Training, procedures, and management used before this release-
EMPLOYEE SAFETY TRAINING
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
New training, procedures, and management used after this release-
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE/INSPECTIONS
Engineering systems or controls used before this release-
BACKUP/REDUNDANT SYSTEMS
BYPASS/SURGE SYSTEMS
New engineering systems or controls used after this release-
EQUIPMENT: UPGRADE/REFINE/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT/INSTALL
Reporting Year: 1989
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Facility: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS Reporting Year: 1989
Address: 1423 HIGHWAY 225
City: PASADENA State: TX Zip: 77506
County: Dun & Bradstreet #: 06-509-1969
Phone: SIC(s): 2865 2869 2873
Owner: DEXTER BAKER, CEO Number of employees: 175
Primary Product: NITRIC ACID DINITROTOLUENE, TOLUENEDIAMINE
Release start date: 10/17/1989 Time: 22:17
Release end date : 10/17/1989 Time: 22:20
Chemical Name: AMMONIA CAS Number: 7664417
Concentration (%): 100% Physical State: VAPOR
Air: 1,600.00 Surface Water: 0.00 (lbs)
Land: 0.00 Treatment Facility: 0.00 (lbs)
Total: 1,600.00 (lbs)
No injuries, deaths, or evacuations were reported.
No cost for property damage was reported.
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Authorities notified-
Name Date Time Contact Name
Federal: NRC 10/18/1989 03:35
TX ACB 10/18/1989 03:30 LARRY PRETTY
HARRIS CO. DPC 10/18/1989 03:25 ALAN DAWSON
Miscellaneous-
ERNS ID: NRC ID: 25579 ARIP ID: 1506
Latitude: 29-43 Longitude: 95 -11
Release caused by: A (A=Equipment Failure, B=Operator Error)
Location of loss of containment: OTHER
EPA Region: 06 ERNS Report Date: / / Time:
When release occured-
DURING ROUTINE OPERATION
Status of process line-
NO INTERRUPTION; CONTINUED OPERATIONS
How release was discovered-
PROCESS CONTROL DEVICE INDICATION
Immediate activities in response to release-
OTHER (DESCRIBE)
Causes(s) of release-
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
End effect(s) of release-
VAPOR RELEASE
Methods of communication with public-
Training, procedures, and management used before this release-
EMPLOYEE SAFETY TRAINING
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
INVENTORY/CAPACITY REDUCTIONS
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
New training, procedures, and management used after this release-
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE/INSPECTIONS
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS
INVENTORY/CAPACITY REDUCTIONS
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
Engineering systems or controls used before this release-
BYPASS/SURGE SYSTEMS
New engineering systems or controls used after this release-
EQUIPMENT: UPGRADE/REFINE/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT/INSTALL
CHECK FOR SIMILAR WEAKNESSES IN SYSTEM AND UPGRADE EQUIPMENT IF NECESSARY
REVIEW/CHANGE SOP
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Facility: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS Reporting Year: 1989
Address: RD #1 BOX 351
City: TAMAQUA State: PA Zip: 18252
County: Dun & Bradstreet #: 06-977-8967
Phone: SIC(s): 2813
Owner: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS,INC Number of employees: 204
Primary Product: SPECIALTY AND ELECTRONIC GASES
Release start date: 07/25/1989 Time: 13:45
Release end date : 07/25/1989 Time: 13:46
Chemical Name: HYDROGEN CHLORIDE CAS Number: 7647010
Concentration (%): 100% Physical State: GAS
Air: 36.00 Surface Water: 0.00 (lbs)
Land: 0.00 Treatment Facility: 0.00 (lbs)
Total: 36.00 (lbs)
No injuries, deaths, or evacuations were reported.
No cost for property damage was reported.
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Authorities notified-
Name Date Time Contact Name
Federal: NRC 07/25/1989 17:10
PA EMA 07/25/1989 17:15 MR. MARSH JOHNSON
LEPC 07/25/1989 16:55
Miscellaneous-
ERNS ID: NRC ID: 15505 ARIP ID: 1055
Latitude: 40-50 Longitude: 76-01
Release caused by: A (A=Equipment Failure, B=Operator Error)
Location of loss of containment: PIPING: GENERAL
EPA Region: 03 ERNS Report Date: / / Time:
When release occured-
DURING ROUTINE OPERATION
Status of process line-
NO INTERRUPTION; CONTINUED OPERATIONS
How release was discovered-
OBSERVATION BY EMPLOYEE(S)
Immediate activities in response to release-
SHUT/OPEN VALVE
End effect(s) of release-
VAPOR RELEASE
Methods of communication with public-
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
Training, procedures, and management used before this release-
EMPLOYEE SAFETY TRAINING
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
Engineering systems or controls used before this release-
BACKUP/REDUNDANT SYSTEMS
New engineering systems or controls used after this release-
EQUIPMENT: UPGRADE/REFINE/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT/INSTALL
EQUIPMENT; INSPECTION
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
EVALUATE/REFINE/IMPROVE PROCESS
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Facility: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS Reporting Year: 1989
Address: HIGHWAY 95
City: CALVERT CITY State: KY Zip: 42029
County: Dun & Bradstreet #: 05-583-1838
Phone: SIC(s): 2821 2869
Owner: MR. DEXTER S. BAKER Number of employees: 420
Primary Product: POLYMERS
Release start date: 09/21/1989 Time: 20:50
Release end date : 09/21/1989 Time: 21:32
Chemical Name: VINYL CHLORIDE CAS Number: 75014
Concentration (%): Physical State: GAS
Air: 3.00 Surface Water: 0.00 (lbs)
Land: 0.00 Treatment Facility: 0.00 (lbs)
Total: 3.00 (lbs)
No injuries, deaths, or evacuations were reported.
No cost for property damage was reported.
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Authorities notified-
Name Date Time Contact Name
Federal: NRC 09/21/1989 21:15
KY SERC 09/21/1989 21:15 BLANKENBAKER
MARSHALL CO LEPC 09/21/1989 21:15
Miscellaneous-
ERNS ID: NRC ID: 0 ARIP ID: 2597
Latitude: 37-02 Longitude: 88-21
Release caused by: A (A=Equipment Failure, B=Operator Error)
Location of loss of containment: PUMP: GENERAL
EPA Region: 04 ERNS Report Date: / / Time:
When release occured-
DURING ROUTINE OPERATION
Status of process line-
PERMANENTLY CLOSED
How release was discovered-
PROCESS CONTROL DEVICE INDICATION
CHEMICAL SPECIFIC DETECTOR, ALARM
Immediate activities in response to release-
REDUCE SYSTEM PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE
PLANT/PROCESS SHUTDOWN
End effect(s) of release-
VAPOR RELEASE
Methods of communication with public-
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
Training, procedures, and management used before this release-
EMPLOYEE SAFETY TRAINING
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
New training, procedures, and management used after this release-
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
Engineering systems or controls used before this release-
BACKUP/REDUNDANT SYSTEMS
New engineering systems or controls used after this release-
EQUIPMENT: UPGRADE/REFINE/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT/INSTALL
EVALUATE/REFINE/IMPROVE PROCESS
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Facility: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS Reporting Year: 1989
Address: R. D. #1 BOX 351
City: TAMAQUA State: PA Zip: 18252
County: Dun & Bradstreet #: 06-977-8967
Phone: SIC(s): 2813
Owner: AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS, INC. Number of employees: 211
Primary Product: SPECIALTY AND ELECTRONICS GASES
Release start date: 02/10/1989 Time: 20:20
Release end date : 02/10/1989 Time: 20:21
Chemical Name: HYDROGEN CHLORIDE CAS Number: 7647010
Concentration (%): 100% Physical State: GAS
Air: 65.00 Surface Water: 0.00 (lbs)
Land: 0.00 Treatment Facility: 0.00 (lbs)
Total: 65.00 (lbs)
No injuries, deaths, or evacuations were reported.
No cost for property damage was reported.
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Authorities notified-
Name Date Time Contact Name
Federal: NRC 02/10/1989 21:20
PA SERC 02/10/1989 21:10 MR. JOHN COMEY
LEPC 02/10/1989 20:30 UNKNOWN
Miscellaneous-
ERNS ID: NRC ID: 2040 ARIP ID: 690
Latitude: 40-50 Longitude: 76 -01
Release caused by: A (A=Equipment Failure, B=Operator Error)
Location of loss of containment: VALVE: GENERAL
EPA Region: 03 ERNS Report Date: / / Time:
When release occured-
DURING ROUTINE OPERATION
Status of process line-
NO INTERRUPTION; CONTINUED OPERATIONS
How release was discovered-
OBSERVATION BY EMPLOYEE(S)
Immediate activities in response to release-
NONE
End effect(s) of release-
VAPOR RELEASE
Environmental effect(s)-
NONE
Methods of communication with public-
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
Training, procedures, and management used before this release-
EMPLOYEE SAFETY TRAINING
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
Engineering systems or controls used before this release-
BACKUP/REDUNDANT SYSTEMS
BYPASS/SURGE SYSTEMS
New engineering systems or controls used after this release-
CHECK FOR SIMILAR WEAKNESSES IN SYSTEM AND UPGRADE EQUIPMENT IF NECESSARY
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Facility: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS Reporting Year: 1989
Address: HIGHWAY 95
City: CALVERT CITY State: KY Zip: 42029
County: Dun & Bradstreet #: 05-583-1838
Phone: SIC(s): 2821 2869
Owner: MR. DEXTER S. BAKER Number of employees: 420
Primary Product: POLYMERS
Release start date: 06/02/1989 Time: 13:08
Release end date : 06/02/1989 Time: 13:16
Chemical Name: VINYL CHLORIDE CAS Number: 75014
Concentration (%): Physical State: GAS
Air: 701.00 Surface Water: 0.00 (lbs)
Land: 0.00 Treatment Facility: 0.00 (lbs)
Total: 701.00 (lbs)
Chemical Name: POLY VINYL CHLORIDE CAS Number: 23505411
Concentration (%): Physical State: SOLID
Air: 0.00 Surface Water: 0.00 (lbs)
Land: 3,270.00 Treatment Facility: 0.00 (lbs)
Total: 3,270.00 (lbs)
No injuries, deaths, or evacuations were reported.
No cost for property damage was reported.
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Authorities notified-
Name Date Time Contact Name
Federal: NRC 06/02/1989 17:15
KY SERC 06/02/1989 17:10 D. O. WALLACE
MARSHALL CO LEPC 06/02/1989 17:00 MARSHA PENNY
Miscellaneous-
ERNS ID: NRC ID: 0 ARIP ID: 2598
Latitude: 37-02 Longitude: 88-21
Release caused by: (A=Equipment Failure, B=Operator Error)
Location of loss of containment: PIPING: GENERAL
EPA Region: 04 ERNS Report Date: / / Time:
When release occured-
DURING ROUTINE OPERATION
Status of process line-
NO INTERRUPTION; CONTINUED OPERATIONS
How release was discovered-
OBSERVATION BY EMPLOYEE(S)
Immediate activities in response to release-
SHUT/OPEN VALVE
Causes(s) of release-
MAINTENANCE ACTIVITY
End effect(s) of release-
SPILL
VAPOR RELEASE
Methods of communication with public-
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
Training, procedures, and management used before this release-
EMPLOYEE SAFETY TRAINING
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
Engineering systems or controls used before this release-
INTERLOCKS
New engineering systems or controls used after this release-
REVIEW/CHANGE SOP
EVALUATE/REFINE/IMPROVE PROCESS
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Facility: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS Reporting Year: 1989
Address: 4575 HIGHWAY 90 EAST
City: PACE State: FL Zip: 32571
County: Dun & Bradstreet #: 00-815-5673
Phone: SIC(s): 2869 2873 2821
Owner: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS,INC Number of employees: 290
Primary Product: METHANOL,METHYL AND OTHER AMINES, AQUA AMMONIA,ETC
Release start date: 02/20/1989 Time: 19:15
Release end date : 02/20/1989 Time: 19:45
Chemical Name: AMMONIA CAS Number: 7664417
Concentration (%): Physical State: VAPOR
Air: 168.00 Surface Water: 0.00 (lbs)
Land: 0.00 Treatment Facility: 0.00 (lbs)
Total: 168.00 (lbs)
No injuries, deaths, or evacuations were reported.
No cost for property damage was reported.
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Authorities notified-
Name Date Time Contact Name
Federal: NRC 02/20/1989 21:40
FL DEM 02/20/1989 21:35 MR. PEOPLES
SANTA ROSA CO. CIVIL DEFENSE 02/20/1989 21:53
Miscellaneous-
ERNS ID: NRC ID: 0 ARIP ID: 2628
Latitude: 30-34 Longitude: 87-09
Release caused by: (A=Equipment Failure, B=Operator Error)
Location of loss of containment: OTHER
EPA Region: 04 ERNS Report Date: / / Time:
When release occured-
DURING ROUTINE OPERATION
Status of process line-
NO INTERRUPTION; CONTINUED OPERATIONS
How release was discovered-
PROCESS CONTROL DEVICE INDICATION
OBSERVATION BY EMPLOYEE(S)
Immediate activities in response to release-
REDUCE SYSTEM PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE
ISOLATE FEEDS
PLANT/PROCESS SHUTDOWN
Causes(s) of release-
"UPSET" CONDITION
End effect(s) of release-
VAPOR RELEASE
Methods of communication with public-
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
Training, procedures, and management used before this release-
EMPLOYEE SAFETY TRAINING
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
New training, procedures, and management used after this release-
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
New engineering systems or controls used after this release-
NONE
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Facility: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS Reporting Year: 1989
Address: HIGHWAY 95
City: CALVERT CITY State: KY Zip: 42029
County: Dun & Bradstreet #: 05-583-1838
Phone: SIC(s): 2821 2869
Owner: MR. DEXTER S. BAKER Number of employees: 420
Primary Product: POLYMERS
Release start date: 06/08/1989 Time: 22:30
Release end date : 06/09/1989 Time: 02:00
Chemical Name: VINYL CHLORIDE CAS Number: 75014
Concentration (%): 9.7% Physical State: GAS
Air: 309.00 Surface Water: 0.00 (lbs)
Land: 0.00 Treatment Facility: 0.00 (lbs)
Total: 309.00 (lbs)
Chemical Name: ETHYLENE CAS Number: 74851
Concentration (%): 88.1% Physical State: GAS
Air: 2,800.00 Surface Water: 0.00 (lbs)
Land: 0.00 Treatment Facility: 0.00 (lbs)
Total: 2,800.00 (lbs)
No injuries, deaths, or evacuations were reported.
No cost for property damage was reported.
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Authorities notified-
Name Date Time Contact Name
Federal: NRC 06/09/1989 04:08
KY DER 06/09/1989 04:02 MR. WASFORD
LEPC 06/09/1989 03:55
Miscellaneous-
ERNS ID: NRC ID: 0 ARIP ID: 2601
Latitude: 37-02 Longitude: 88-21
Release caused by: A (A=Equipment Failure, B=Operator Error)
Location of loss of containment: OTHER
EPA Region: 04 ERNS Report Date: / / Time:
When release occured-
DURING ROUTINE OPERATION
Status of process line-
SHUT DOWN FOR REPAIRS; WITH PLANS TO RESTART
How release was discovered-
OBSERVATION BY EMPLOYEE(S)
Immediate activities in response to release-
ISOLATE FEEDS
Causes(s) of release-
End effect(s) of release-
VAPOR RELEASE
Methods of communication with public-
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
Training, procedures, and management used before this release-
EMPLOYEE SAFETY TRAINING
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
Engineering systems or controls used before this release-
BACKUP/REDUNDANT SYSTEMS
New engineering systems or controls used after this release-
EQUIPMENT: UPGRADE/REFINE/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT/INSTALL
EVALUATE/INSTALL BACKUP PROCESS EQUIPMENT
EVALUATE/REFINE/IMPROVE PROCESS
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Facility: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS Reporting Year: 1989
Address: 4575 HIGHWAY 90 EAST
City: PACE State: FL Zip: 32571
County: Dun & Bradstreet #: 00-815-5673
Phone: SIC(s): 2869 2873 2821
Owner: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS,INC Number of employees: 290
Primary Product: METHANOL,METHYL & OTHER AMINES, AQUA AMMONIA, ETC.
Release start date: 03/03/1989 Time: 02:55
Release end date : 03/03/1989 Time: 03:05
Chemical Name: VINYL CHLORIDE CAS Number: 75014
Concentration (%): Physical State: VAPOR
Air: 171.00 Surface Water: 0.00 (lbs)
Land: 0.00 Treatment Facility: 0.00 (lbs)
Total: 171.00 (lbs)
No injuries, deaths, or evacuations were reported.
No cost for property damage was reported.
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Authorities notified-
Name Date Time Contact Name
Federal: NRC 03/03/1989 03:12
FL DEM 03/03/1989 03:10
SANTA ROSA CO. CIVIL DEFENSE 03/03/1989 03:07
Miscellaneous-
ERNS ID: NRC ID: 0 ARIP ID: 2626
Latitude: 30-34 Longitude: 87-09
Release caused by: A (A=Equipment Failure, B=Operator Error)
Location of loss of containment: PROCESS VESSEL: GENERAL
EPA Region: 04 ERNS Report Date: / / Time:
When release occured-
DURING ROUTINE OPERATION
Status of process line-
NO INTERRUPTION; CONTINUED OPERATIONS
How release was discovered-
PROCESS CONTROL DEVICE INDICATION
OBSERVATION BY EMPLOYEE(S)
Immediate activities in response to release-
REDUCE SYSTEM PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE
TRANSFER CONTENTS FROM FAILED EQUIPMENT
PLANT/PROCESS SHUTDOWN
End effect(s) of release-
VAPOR RELEASE
Methods of communication with public-
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
Training, procedures, and management used before this release-
EMPLOYEE SAFETY TRAINING
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
New training, procedures, and management used after this release-
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
Engineering systems or controls used before this release-
BYPASS/SURGE SYSTEMS
INTERLOCKS
New engineering systems or controls used after this release-
NONE
EQUIPMENT: UPGRADE/REFINE/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT/INSTALL
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Facility: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS Reporting Year: 1989
Address: 4575 HIGHWAY 90 EAST
City: PACE State: FL Zip: 32571
County: Dun & Bradstreet #: 00-815-5673
Phone: SIC(s): 2869 2873 2821
Owner: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS,INC Number of employees: 290
Primary Product: METHANOL,METHYL AND OTHER AMINES, AQUA AMMONIA,ETC
Release start date: 03/23/1989 Time: 19:50
Release end date : 03/23/1989 Time: 21:29
Chemical Name: VINYL CHLORIDE CAS Number: 75014
Concentration (%): Physical State: VAPOR
Air: 46.00 Surface Water: 0.00 (lbs)
Land: 0.00 Treatment Facility: 0.00 (lbs)
Total: 46.00 (lbs)
No injuries, deaths, or evacuations were reported.
No cost for property damage was reported.
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Authorities notified-
Name Date Time Contact Name
Federal: NRC 03/23/1989 20:04
FL DEM 03/23/1989 19:59
SANTA ROSA CO. CIVIL DEFENSE 03/23/1989 19:57 SANTA ROSA CO. CIVIL DEFENSE
Miscellaneous-
ERNS ID: NRC ID: 0 ARIP ID: 2627
Latitude: 30-34 Longitude: 87-09
Release caused by: A (A=Equipment Failure, B=Operator Error)
Location of loss of containment: VALVE: GENERAL
EPA Region: 04 ERNS Report Date: / / Time:
When release occured-
DURING ROUTINE OPERATION
Status of process line-
NO INTERRUPTION; CONTINUED OPERATIONS
How release was discovered-
PROCESS CONTROL DEVICE INDICATION
CHEMICAL SPECIFIC DETECTOR, ALARM
Immediate activities in response to release-
REDUCE SYSTEM PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE
TRANSFER CONTENTS FROM FAILED EQUIPMENT
PLANT/PROCESS SHUTDOWN
End effect(s) of release-
VAPOR RELEASE
Methods of communication with public-
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
Training, procedures, and management used before this release-
EMPLOYEE SAFETY TRAINING
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
New training, procedures, and management used after this release-
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
Engineering systems or controls used before this release-
BYPASS/SURGE SYSTEMS
INTERLOCKS
New engineering systems or controls used after this release-
EQUIPMENT: UPGRADE/REFINE/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT/INSTALL
CHECK FOR SIMILAR WEAKNESSES IN SYSTEM AND UPGRADE EQUIPMENT IF NECESSARY
Reporting Year: 1990
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Facility: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS Reporting Year: 1990
Address: 1423 HIGHWAY 225
City: PASADENA State: TX Zip: 77506
County: Dun & Bradstreet #: 06-509-1969
Phone: SIC(s): 2865 2869 2873
Owner: DEXTER BAKER (CEO) Number of employees: 185
Primary Product: MANU. OF DINITROTOLUENE,TOLUENEDIAMINE,NITRIC ACID
Release start date: 03/24/1990 Time: 21:25
Release end date : 03/24/1990 Time: 21:40
Chemical Name: NITRIC ACID CAS Number: 7697372
Concentration (%): 50% Physical State: LIQUID
Air: 0.00 Surface Water: 0.00 (lbs)
Land: 2,430.00 Treatment Facility: 0.00 (lbs)
Total: 2,430.00 (lbs)
No injuries, deaths, or evacuations were reported.
No cost for property damage was reported.
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Authorities notified-
Name Date Time Contact Name
Federal: NRC 03/24/1990 23:00
TX WATER COMMISSION 03/24/1990 23:05 EMER. RESP. TELEPHONE OPERATOR
HARRIS CO. PCA 03/24/1990 23:10
Miscellaneous-
ERNS ID: NRC ID: 12796 ARIP ID: 1853
Latitude: 29-43 Longitude: 95-11
Release caused by: (A=Equipment Failure, B=Operator Error)
Location of loss of containment: OTHER
EPA Region: 06 ERNS Report Date: / / Time:
When release occured-
DURING ROUTINE OPERATION
Status of process line-
NO INTERRUPTION; CONTINUED OPERATIONS
How release was discovered-
OBSERVATION BY EMPLOYEE(S)
Immediate activities in response to release-
ISOLATE FEEDS
DILUTE AND/OR NEUTRALIZE
PLANT/PROCESS SHUTDOWN
DIVERT RELEASE TO TREATMENT
Causes(s) of release-
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
MAINTENANCE ACTIVITY
End effect(s) of release-
SPILL
Environmental effect(s)-
NONE
Methods of communication with public-
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
Training, procedures, and management used before this release-
EMPLOYEE SAFETY TRAINING
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
New engineering systems or controls used after this release-
EQUIPMENT: UPGRADE/REFINE/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT/INSTALL
CHECK FOR SIMILAR WEAKNESSES IN SYSTEM AND UPGRADE EQUIPMENT IF NECESSARY
Reporting Year: 1991
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Facility: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS Reporting Year: 1991
Address: 3790 HWY 30
City: ST. GABRIEL State: LA Zip: 70776
County: IBERVILLE Dun & Bradstreet #: 08-555-1877
Phone: (504) 642-4213 SIC(s): 2869
Owner: D.R. EMERT/AIR PRODUCTS Number of employees: 100
Primary Product: MANUFACTURING - ALKYLAMINES & ETHYLENEAMINES
Release : 3790 HWY 30
City: ST. GABRIEL State: LA Zip: 70776
County: IBERVILLE Phone: (504) 642-4213
Release start date: 05/20/1991 Time: 03:00
Release end date : 05/20/1991 Time: 03:20
Chemical Name: DIETHYLAMINE CAS Number: 109897
Concentration (%): 20 Physical State: LIQUID
Air: 0.00 Surface Water: 0.00 (lbs)
Land: 7,700.00 Treatment Facility: 0.00 (lbs)
Total: 7,700.00 (lbs)
No injuries, deaths, or evacuations were reported.
Facility Cost: $1,000 Public Cost: $ Total Cost: $1,000
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Authorities notified-
Name Date Time Contact Name
LA DEQ 05/20/1991 05:45 BRENDA KERNS
Miscellaneous-
ERNS ID: NRC ID: 72579 ARIP ID: 3068
Release caused by: A (A=Equipment Failure, B=Operator Error)
Location of loss of containment: STORAGE VESSEL: OVERFLOW
EPA Region: 06 ERNS Report Date: 05/20/1991 Time: 05:45
When release occured-
DURING ROUTINE OPERATION
Status of process line-
NO INTERRUPTION; CONTINUED OPERATIONS
How release was discovered-
OBSERVATION BY EMPLOYEE(S)
Immediate activities in response to release-
CONTAINMENT
OTHER (DESCRIBE)
Causes(s) of release-
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
End effect(s) of release-
SPILL
Environmental effect(s)-
NONE
Training, procedures, and management used before this release-
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE/INSPECTIONS
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS
AUDITS
EMPLOYEE SAFETY TRAINING
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING
New training, procedures, and management used after this release-
EMPLOYEE SAFETY TRAINING
Engineering systems or controls used before this release-
New engineering systems or controls used after this release-
EQUIPMENT: UPGRADE/REFINE/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT/INSTALL
CHANGE EQUIPMENT SETTINGS
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Facility: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS Reporting Year: 1991
Address: 3790 HWY. 30
City: ST. GABRIEL State: LA Zip: 70776
County: IBERVILLE Dun & Bradstreet #: 08-555-1877
Phone: (504) 642-4213 SIC(s): 2869
Owner: D.R. EMERT Number of employees: 100
Primary Product: CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE-ALKYLAMINES & ETHYLENEAMINES
Release : 3790 HWY. 30
City: ST. GABRIEL State: LA Zip: 70776
County: IBERVILLE Phone: (504) 642-4213
Release start date: 02/22/1991 Time: 13:14
Release end date : 02/22/1991 Time: 13:19
Chemical Name: AMMONIA CAS Number: 7664417
Concentration (%): 97.3% Physical State: GAS
Air: 8,013.00 Surface Water: 0.00 (lbs)
Land: 0.00 Treatment Facility: 0.00 (lbs)
Total: 8,013.00 (lbs)
Responders Employees Contractors Public Total
Injuries : 0 0 0 0 0
Hospitalized: 0 0 0 0 0
Deaths : 0 0 0 0 0
Evacuated : 0 0 0 0
Shelter-in-place: 50 25 0 75
Facility Cost: $45,000 Public Cost: $ Total Cost: $45,000
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Authorities notified-
Name Date Time Contact Name
LA DEQ 02/22/1991 13:23 RICKY CANGELOSI
SHERIFF (LEPC) 02/22/1991 13:15 DEPUTY GOMEZ
Miscellaneous-
ERNS ID: NRC ID: 4648 ARIP ID: 3602
Release caused by: A (A=Equipment Failure, B=Operator Error)
Location of loss of containment: PROCESS VESSEL: VENT
EPA Region: 06 ERNS Report Date: 02/22/1991 Time: 13:34
When release occured-
DURING ROUTINE OPERATION
Status of process line-
SHUT DOWN FOR REPAIRS; WITH PLANS TO RESTART
How release was discovered-
PROCESS CONTROL DEVICE INDICATION
OBSERVATION BY EMPLOYEE(S)
Immediate activities in response to release-
REDUCE SYSTEM PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE
PLANT/PROCESS SHUTDOWN
OTHER (DESCRIBE)
Causes(s) of release-
UNSUITABLE EQUIPMENT
End effect(s) of release-
VAPOR RELEASE
Environmental effect(s)-
NONE
Training, procedures, and management used before this release-
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE/INSPECTIONS
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS
AUDITS
EMPLOYEE SAFETY TRAINING
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING
New training, procedures, and management used after this release-
EMPLOYEE SAFETY TRAINING
Engineering systems or controls used before this release-
BACKUP/REDUNDANT SYSTEMS
New engineering systems or controls used after this release-
EQUIPMENT: UPGRADE/REFINE/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT/INSTALL
Reporting Year: 1992
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Facility: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS Reporting Year: 1992
Address: 3790 HWY. 30
City: ST. GABRIEL State: LA Zip: 70776
County: IBERVILLE Dun & Bradstreet #: 08-555-1877
Phone: (504) 642-4213 SIC(s): 2869
Owner: D.R. EMERT Number of employees: 100
Primary Product: MANUFACTURE - ALKYLAMINES & ETHYLENEAMINES
Release : 3790 HWY. 30
City: ST. GABRIEL State: LA Zip: 70776
County: IBERVILLE Phone: (504) 642-4213
Release start date: 10/18/1992 Time: 22:20
Release end date : 10/18/1992 Time: 22:40
Chemical Name: AMMONIA CAS Number: 7664417
Concentration (%): 100% Physical State: GAS
Air: 407.00 Surface Water: 0.00 (lbs)
Land: 0.00 Treatment Facility: 0.00 (lbs)
Total: 407.00 (lbs)
No injuries, deaths, or evacuations were reported.
No cost for property damage was reported.
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Authorities notified-
Name Date Time Contact Name
Federal: NRC 10/18/1992 23:20 BION STEWART
LA POLICE 10/18/1992 23:23 W. BOUDREAUX
SHERIFF 10/18/1992 22:40 DISPATCHER (911)
Miscellaneous-
ERNS ID: NRC ID: 141080 ARIP ID: 4632
Release caused by: A (A=Equipment Failure, B=Operator Error)
Location of loss of containment: PUMP: SEAL
EPA Region: 06 ERNS Report Date: 10/18/1992 Time: 23:20
When release occured-
DURING ROUTINE OPERATION
Status of process line-
SHUT DOWN FOR REPAIRS; WITH PLANS TO RESTART
How release was discovered-
THIRD PARTY NOTIFICATION
Immediate activities in response to release-
REDUCE SYSTEM PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE
OTHER (DESCRIBE)
SHUT/OPEN VALVE
Causes(s) of release-
End effect(s) of release-
VAPOR RELEASE
Environmental effect(s)-
NONE
Training, procedures, and management used before this release-
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE/INSPECTIONS
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS
AUDITS
EMPLOYEE SAFETY TRAINING
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING
New training, procedures, and management used after this release-
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE/INSPECTIONS
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS
EMPLOYEE SAFETY TRAINING
Engineering systems or controls used before this release-
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
New engineering systems or controls used after this release-
EVALUATE/REFINE/IMPROVE PROCESS
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Facility: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS Reporting Year: 1992
Address: 14700 INTRACOASTAL DRIVE
City: NEW ORLEANS State: LA Zip: 70129
County: ORLEANS Dun & Bradstreet #: 04-122-2365
Phone: (504) 254-1590 SIC(s): 2813
Owner: WILLIAM GREER Number of employees: 150
Primary Product: HYDORGEN AND AMMONIA PRODUCTION
Release : 14700 INTRACOASTAL DRIVE
City: NEW ORLEANS State: LA Zip: 70129
County: ORLEANS Phone: (504) 254-1590
Release start date: 10/15/1992 Time: 08:55
Release end date : 10/15/1992 Time: 09:10
Chemical Name: AMMONIA CAS Number: 7664417
Concentration (%): 100% Physical State: LIQUID/VAP
Air: 165.00 Surface Water: 0.00 (lbs)
Land: 0.00 Treatment Facility: 0.00 (lbs)
Total: 165.00 (lbs)
No injuries, deaths, or evacuations were reported.
Facility Cost: $1,400 Public Cost: $ Total Cost: $1,400
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Authorities notified-
Name Date Time Contact Name
Federal: NRC 10/15/1992 15:35 PO MAULDIN
LA DEQ 10/15/1992 09:40 NIKA WILLIAMS
NEW ORLEANS FIRE DEPT. 10/15/1992 09:25 NOT RECORDED
Miscellaneous-
ERNS ID: NRC ID: 140799 ARIP ID: 4781
Latitude: 30:01 Longitude: 089:53
Release caused by: A (A=Equipment Failure, B=Operator Error)
Location of loss of containment: VALVE: GENERAL
EPA Region: 06 ERNS Report Date: 10/15/1992 Time: 15:35
When release occured-
DURING ROUTINE OPERATION
Status of process line-
NO INTERRUPTION; CONTINUED OPERATIONS
How release was discovered-
OBSERVATION BY EMPLOYEE(S)
Immediate activities in response to release-
OTHER (DESCRIBE)
Causes(s) of release-
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
End effect(s) of release-
VAPOR RELEASE
Environmental effect(s)-
NONE
Methods of communication with public-
TELEPHONE
Training, procedures, and management used before this release-
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE/INSPECTIONS
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS
AUDITS
INVENTORY/CAPACITY REDUCTIONS
EMPLOYEE SAFETY TRAINING
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING
New training, procedures, and management used after this release-
INVENTORY/CAPACITY REDUCTIONS
NONE
Engineering systems or controls used before this release-
BACKUP/REDUNDANT SYSTEMS
CONTROLS FOR OPERATIONS MONITORING AND WARNING
New engineering systems or controls used after this release-
EQUIPMENT: UPGRADE/REFINE/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT/INSTALL
EQUIPMENT; INSPECTION
CHECK FOR SIMILAR WEAKNESSES IN SYSTEM AND UPGRADE EQUIPMENT IF NECESSARY
Reporting Year: 1993
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Facility: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS Reporting Year: 1993
Address: 14700 INTRACOASTAL DRIVE
City: NEW ORLEANS State: LA Zip: 70129
County: ORLEANS Dun & Bradstreet #: 04-122-2365
Phone: (504) 254-1590 SIC(s): 2813
Owner: WILLIAM GREER - PLANT MGR. Number of employees: 150
Primary Product: HYDROGEN AND AMMONIA PRODUCTION
Release : 14700 INTRACOASTAL DRIVE
City: NEW ORLEANS State: LA Zip: 70129
County: ORLEANS Phone: (504) 254-1590
Release start date: 02/08/1993 Time: 15:50
Release end date : 02/08/1993 Time: 15:52
Chemical Name: AMMONIA CAS Number: 7664417
Concentration (%): 100% Physical State: VAPOR
Air: 200.00 Surface Water: 0.00 (lbs)
Land: 0.00 Treatment Facility: 0.00 (lbs)
Total: 200.00 (lbs)
No injuries, deaths, or evacuations were reported.
Facility Cost: $4,000 Public Cost: $ Total Cost: $4,000
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Authorities notified-
Name Date Time Contact Name
Federal: NRC 02/09/1993 16:58 P.O. YUSKA
LA DEQ 02/08/1993 17:00 EVITA LAGARD
NEW ORLEANS FIRE DEPT. 02/08/1993 16:55 OPERATOR #13
Miscellaneous-
ERNS ID: NRC ID: 157250 ARIP ID: 4906
Latitude: 30:01 Longitude: 089:53
Release caused by: A (A=Equipment Failure, B=Operator Error)
Location of loss of containment: PROCESS VESSEL: VENT
EPA Region: 06 ERNS Report Date: 02/08/1993 Time: 15:50
When release occured-
DURING ROUTINE OPERATION
Status of process line-
SHUT DOWN FOR REPAIRS; WITH PLANS TO RESTART
How release was discovered-
OBSERVATION BY EMPLOYEE(S)
Immediate activities in response to release-
REDUCE SYSTEM PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE
PLANT/PROCESS SHUTDOWN
Causes(s) of release-
"UPSET" CONDITION
End effect(s) of release-
VAPOR RELEASE
Environmental effect(s)-
NONE
Methods of communication with public-
TELEPHONE
Training, procedures, and management used before this release-
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE/INSPECTIONS
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS
AUDITS
EMPLOYEE SAFETY TRAINING
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING
New training, procedures, and management used after this release-
INVENTORY/CAPACITY REDUCTIONS
EMPLOYEE SAFETY TRAINING
NONE
Engineering systems or controls used before this release-
INTERLOCKS
NONE
New engineering systems or controls used after this release-
MONITORING EQUIPMENT: INSPECTION/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT/INSTALL
CHANGE EQUIPMENT SETTINGS
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Facility: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS Reporting Year: 1993
Address: 14700 INTRACOASTAL DRIVE
City: NEW ORLEANS State: LA Zip: 70129
County: ORLEANS Dun & Bradstreet #: 04-122-2365
Phone: (504) 254-1590 SIC(s): 2813
Owner: WILLIAM GREER Number of employees: 150
Primary Product: HYDROGEN & AMMONIA PRODUCTION
Release : 14700 INTRACOASTAL DRIVE
City: NEW ORLEANS State: LA Zip: 70129
County: ORLEANS Phone: (504) 254-1590
Release start date: 03/09/1993 Time: 08:15
Release end date : 03/09/1993 Time: 08:20
Chemical Name: AMMONIA CAS Number: 7664417
Concentration (%): 100% Physical State: VAPOR
Air: 450.00 Surface Water: 0.00 (lbs)
Land: 0.00 Treatment Facility: 0.00 (lbs)
Total: 450.00 (lbs)
No injuries, deaths, or evacuations were reported.
Facility Cost: $12,000 Public Cost: $ Total Cost: $12,000
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Authorities notified-
Name Date Time Contact Name
Federal: NRC 03/09/1993 08:45 P.O. LONG
LA DEQ 03/09/1993 08:55 P. SPOONER
NEW ORLEANS FIRE DEPT. 03/09/1993 08:40
Miscellaneous-
ERNS ID: NRC ID: 161313 ARIP ID: 4907
Latitude: 30:01 Longitude: 089:53
Release caused by: A (A=Equipment Failure, B=Operator Error)
Location of loss of containment: PROCESS VESSEL: VENT
EPA Region: 06 ERNS Report Date: 03/09/1993 Time: 08:45
When release occured-
WHILE IN PROCESS OF SHUTTING DOWN OPERATIONS
Status of process line-
SHUT DOWN FOR REPAIRS; WITH PLANS TO RESTART
How release was discovered-
OBSERVATION BY EMPLOYEE(S)
Immediate activities in response to release-
PLANT/PROCESS SHUTDOWN
INCINERATION/FLARES
Causes(s) of release-
"UPSET" CONDITION
End effect(s) of release-
VAPOR RELEASE
Environmental effect(s)-
NONE
Training, procedures, and management used before this release-
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE/INSPECTIONS
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS
AUDITS
EMPLOYEE SAFETY TRAINING
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING
New training, procedures, and management used after this release-
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE/INSPECTIONS
Engineering systems or controls used before this release-
OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE)
New engineering systems or controls used after this release-
EQUIPMENT: UPGRADE/REFINE/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT/INSTALL
*END OF REPORT*