These reports describe significant environmental incidents reported to and tracked by the National Response Center. They reflect both new incidents and follow-up information describing actions taken for previously reported events. The NRC publishes Incident Summary Reports periodically upon receipt of documentary information from the Federal On-Scene Coordinator.
| NRC Case #: | 013-97 |
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| INSUM #: | One and Final |
| Occurence Date: | 22 April, 1997 |
| Location: | Bayou Pigion Landing, LA |
| Source: | Oil Production Barge |
| Material: | Crude Oil |
| Severity: | Medium |
| Quantity Discharged: | 21,000 gallons |
| Quantity in Water: | 21,000 gallons |
| Body of Water Affected: | Murphy Lake |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO Morgan City, LA |
SITUATION: On Tuesday April 22, 1997, a medium crude oil spill occurred on a oil production barge in Murphy Lake as a result of barge overfill. Cleanup operations have been completed in all zones. 900 foot of boom is being left in place to catch any remaining product. 9400 gallons of oil and 160 cubic yards of debris/sorbents recovered. Facility is back online. MSO Morgan City to complete investigation. CASE CLOSED THIS UNIT.