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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #97986
State Police #07-04065
Accident Date2007-07-20
Report Date 2007-07-26
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

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Human Factors

operator drew water from tank containing gasoline and did not close control valve to tank

Discharge Preventable - Yes

Notes/Remedial Actions

When discovered water draw valve was closed. Tank considered for auto shut off system.