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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 108690 |
| State Police # | 08-05591 |
| Accident Date | 2008-09-05 |
| Report Date | 2008-09-12 |
| Follow-up Date | 0000-00-00 |
| Follow-up: | Yes |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| Hydrogen Sulfide | 6 days | Flare | NO | NO | NO | 3,806.0 pounds |
| Nitrogen Dioxide | 6 days | Flare | NO | YES | YES | 36,505.0 pounds |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 6 days | Flare | NO | YES | NO | 368,396.0 pounds |
| Ammonia | 6 days | Flare | NO | NO | NO | 312.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Weather
STORMS-startup brought on flaring after rapid shutdwon due to Hurricane Gustav
Discharge Preventable - No
Notes/Remedial Actions
refinery is undergoing startup operations. All efforts are being made to minimize environmental impacts. A follow up report will be submitted when startup flaring has ended.
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