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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #110960
State Police #08-07495
Accident Date2008-11-20
Report Date 2008-11-24
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 GasNIGNIGNONOYESBRQ

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket

According to the LDEQ incident report, an opening line and bleeder valve were left open. Flammable gas escaped from the bleeder valve.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

The release of flammable gas was BRQ.