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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #101166
State Police #07-07071
Accident Date2007-11-19
Report Date 2007-11-26
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
Aviation Fuel1h 2mspillNONOYES1,520.0 pounds

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Human Factors

blind isolating line from tank was removed and not reinstalled causing fuel to spill

Discharge Preventable - Yes

Notes/Remedial Actions

Blind was reinstalled and vacuum truck was used to remove pooled oil and contaminated soil was removed.