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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #104428
State Police #08-01822
Accident Date2008-04-02
Report Date 2008-04-04
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
PropaneNONOYESBRQ
ButaneNONOYESBRQ

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing

Leak on a small line at the alkylation unit occurred.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

They were in the process of depressurizing the line and as well as other actions to secure the line. They will need to clamp the line to repair.