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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #No LDEQ Number Available
State Police #05-04127
Accident Date2005-06-21
Report Date 2005-06-28
Follow-up Date 0000-00-00
Follow-up: No

Pollutants Released

Pollutant Duration Point Source Greenhouse Gas Criteria Pollutant Ozone forming chemical Amount of Release
Nitrogen Oxide1 hour, 17 minutesFLARENOYESYES36.0 pounds

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Instrument Failure

flaring occurred when the rate of the baton rouge fractionator was increased about 24 KB/D. Safety valve was faulty.

Discharge Preventable - Yes

Notes/Remedial Actions

the safety valve was blocked away from the flare drum and Sorrento was notified.