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Occurrence Date: |
6 April |
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Location: |
Lafitte, LA |
| NRC Report Number: | 598673 |
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Source: |
24 Inch Pipeline |
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Material: |
Crude Oil |
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Severity: |
Medium |
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Quantity Discharged: |
75,600 Gallons |
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Quantity in Water: |
75,600 Gallons |
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Body of Water Affected: |
Little Lake |
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Federal On-Scene Coordinator: |
MSO New Orleans |
| Description: At 6:30 am April 06, 2002, British Petroleum reported a tug pushing a barge struck a 24 inch distribution pipeline near Lafitte, Louisiana. The strike caused a spill of 75,600 gallons of crude oil. The pipeline has been secured stopping the spill. Garner Environmental has been hired for clean-up and is en route. There was no report of any waterway closures. Marine Safety Officer New Orleans, LA, is investigating the incident. CASE PENDS. |
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