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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #103634
State Police #08-01227
Accident Date2008-03-04
Report Date 2008-03-11
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
Primary Sludge5mSewer line leakNONONO166.0 pounds

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Corrosion

external corrosion of the carbon steel line

Discharge Preventable - Yes

Notes/Remedial Actions

The line was clamped to stop the leak. A plan is being devloped to replace line to prevent future leaks. In the interim the line will be minimly used. When in use it will be monitored to lessen leakage probability, when not in use pipe will be drained.Note-two incident descriptions are described;one including some oil spille