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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #112619
State Police #09-00657
Accident Date2009-02-09
Report Date 2009-02-16
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
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)No Information GivenNo Information GivenNONOYESBRQ

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: No Information Given

According to the SPOC report, there is a leak of VOCs into cooling tower water, but no information given regarding the cause. Source of the leak is unknown.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

Exxon vacuumed the foam and minimized vaporization to the atmosphere. Release is BRQ.