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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #105358
State Police #08-02548
Accident Date2008-05-04
Report Date 2008-05-09
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
Compressed Flammable Liquidpipe fittingNONOYESBRQ
Benzenepipe fittingNONOYESBRQ

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing

There was a pin hole leak in a pipe fitting leaking a flammable liquid.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

The pipe is in an area that requires special equipment to reach, requiring having to get someone to come out and make the repairs. Flammable liquid that was leaked is described as power forming feed.