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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 105933 |
| State Police # | 08-03016 |
| Accident Date | 2008-05-25 |
| Report Date | 2008-05-27 |
| 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 |
| Flammable Vapor | NO | NO | YES | BRQ | ||
| Benzene | NO | NO | YES | BRQ |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure
SPOC report states far east coker drum # 501 developed a leak on the thermal well (looks cracked).
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
SPOC report states a steam hose was put on leak. Batch process lasts until around 4, the leak will then be stopped and they will be able to access the crack.
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