ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS OPERATING LLC
hazardous_liquid Incident — — June 11, 2011
Incident Information
| Incident Date | June 11, 2011 |
| Operator | ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS OPERATING LLC |
| Commodity | HVL OR OTHER FLAMMABLE OR TOXIC FLUID WHICH IS A GAS AT AMBI |
| Pipeline Type | hazardous_liquid |
Location
| State | |
| Coordinates | 32.77698, -102.95071 |
Cause
| Cause | EQUIPMENT FAILURE |
| Subcause | PUMP OR PUMP-RELATED EQUIPMENT |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $1 |
| Emergency Response | $0 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
PUMP SEAL FAILURE ON PUMP #3. OPERATIONS ATTEMPTED TO ISOLATE THE UNIT TO STOP THE RELEASE. SUCTION AND DISCHARGE VALVES WOULD NOT SEAT COMPLETELY. LINES WERE TIED INTO THE SEAL SYSTEM TO ROUTE ANY LEAKING PRODUCT (Y-GRADE) TO THE FLARE. THIS WAS A SEAL FAILURE ON THE INBOARD MECHANICAL SEAL OF THE PUMP. TECHS NOT ABLE TO CLEAR PUMP TO 0% LEL OF PRODUCT DUE TO VALVES NOT COMPLETELY SEALING. LEFT 4 PRODUCT HOSES TO PUMP & HEADERS PIPED TO THE FLARE/BLOWDOWN SYSTEM TO PREVENT WEATHERING PRODUCT INTO ATMOSPHERE. INFORMATION WILL BE FILED WITH THE TEXAS RAILROAD COMMISSION UNDER REPORT# 668 3/19/2013 UPDATED PART E5.F - NEAL BURRELL
About This Pipeline Incident
Pipeline incident data is reported to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). All significant incidents involving fatalities, injuries, or property damage over $50,000 must be reported.