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 #: | 033-97 |
|---|---|
| INSUM #: | Sitrep One |
| Occurence Date: | 4 September 1997 |
| Location: | Bayou Sorrel, LA |
| Source: | Tank Barge |
| Material: | Crude Oil |
| Severity: | Medium |
| Quantity Discharged: | 45 Barrels |
| Quantity in Water: | 45 Barrels |
| Body of Water Affected: | Bayou Sorrel |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO New Orleans, LA |
SITUATION: On Thursday, September 04, 1997, a medium oil spill occurred when approximately 45 barrels of crude oil was spilled into an inlet connecting to Bayou Sorrel. While pumping the crude oil into 2 storage tanks aboard a barge, the valve connecting the 2 tanks was closed. When the number one tank was filled the crude oil could not discharge into the number two tank thus overflowing the number one tank. An Oil Spill Response Company was hired, who contained the entire spill in the inlet and removed one third of the crude oil using deflection booms, a vacuum equipped boat, rope skimmer and 10 contractor personnel. MSD Baton Rouge personnel are on scene and will continue to supervise clean up operations. CASE CLOSED THIS UNIT.