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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #112835
State Police #09-00799
Accident Date2009-02-17
Report Date 2009-02-24
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 Gas2hSafety ValveNONOYES 

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Process Upset

Safety valve release due to over-pressure.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

Rates cut to relieve pressure. Release is BRQ.