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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 100569 |
| State Police # | 07-06547, 07-06558 |
| Accident Date | 2007-10-27 |
| Report Date | 2007-11-01 |
| 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 Oxide | 3m | FLARE-Flare #5,20 | NO | YES | YES | 56.0 pounds |
| Methane | 1h 43m | FLARE-Flare #5,20,23,24 | YES | NO | YES | 20.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Process Upset
Safety valve lifted and did not reseat after depressure
Discharge Preventable - No
Notes/Remedial Actions
Measures were taken to reduce the operating pressure on unit. Safety valve was taken out of service and will be evaluated for proper set pressure.
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