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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #109228
State Police #08-05969
Accident Date2008-09-16
Report Date 2008-09-18
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 GasNIGPSVNONOYESBRQ

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Process Upset

Pipestill #7 seed valve was closed and caused a process upset. 1600 pounds of flammable gases through the PSV

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

Release is BRQ.