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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | No LDEQ Number Available |
| State Police # | 05-03910 |
| Accident Date | 2005-06-13 |
| Report Date | 2005-06-20 |
| Follow-up Date | 0000-00-00 |
| Follow-up: | Yes |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| 2,2,4-Trimethylpentane | 43 hours | tank 766 | NO | NO | YES | 24,618.0 pounds |
| Xylene | 43 hours | tank 766 | NO | NO | NO | 3,313.0 pounds |
| Toluene | 43 hours | tank 766 | NO | NO | NO | 2,422.0 pounds |
| Ethylbenzene | 43 hours | tank 766 | NO | NO | YES | 663.0 pounds |
| Benzene | 43 hours | tank 766 | NO | NO | YES | 582.0 pounds |
| Hexane | 43 hours | tank 766 | NO | NO | NO | 553.0 pounds |
| Flammable Vapor | 43 hours | tank 766 | NO | NO | YES | 362.0 pounds |
| Naphthalene | 43 hours | tank 766 | NO | NO | YES | 258.0 pounds |
| Butene | 43 hours | tank 766 | NO | NO | YES | 75.0 pounds |
| Cumene | 43 hours | tank 766 | NO | NO | YES | 49.0 pounds |
| Cyclohexane | 43 hours | tank 766 | NO | NO | YES | 36.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Instrument Failure
level gauge on tank 766 was not responding correctly. Chemicals began flowing out of the drain on the tank.
Discharge Preventable - No
Notes/Remedial Actions
foam was sprayed on the tank to reduce exposure and fire potential. The tank was slowly emptied to ensure the roof did not shift and damage the tank.
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