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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #98423
State Police #07-04437
Accident Date2007-08-04
Report Date 2007-08-07
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
Carbon Monoxide31mAir blower malfunctionNOYESNO28,760.0 pounds

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure

atlernate blower did not supply air to furnace

Discharge Preventable - No

Notes/Remedial Actions

Airflow to the furnace was reestablished. Investigation is ongoing, necessary follow up procedures will be complete