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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 96828 |
| State Police # | 07-02989 |
| Accident Date | 2007-06-06 |
| Report Date | 2007-06-13 |
| 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 Dioxide | 7h 36m | Flare | NO | YES | YES | 29.0 pounds |
| Nitrogen Oxide | 7h 36m | Flare | NO | YES | YES | 209.0 pounds |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 7h 36m | Flare | NO | YES | NO | 14,921.0 pounds |
| Hydrocarbon | 7h 36m | Flare | NO | NO | YES | 835.0 pounds |
| Benzene | 7h 36m | Flare | NO | NO | YES | 32.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure
cooling tower pump failed
Discharge Preventable - No
Notes/Remedial Actions
Several units were shut down to avoid a serious safety incident or property damage. The pump was repaired and returned to service
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