| Home | Search | Emissions | Pollutants | About the Database |
ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 113528 |
| State Police # | 09-01342 |
| Accident Date | 2009-03-20 |
| Report Date | 2009-03-27 |
| 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 |
| Xylene | No Information Given | 701 tank manifold | NO | NO | NO | 158.0 pounds |
| Oil | No Information Given | 701 tank manifold | NO | NO | NO | 281.4 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket
Flange leaking at 701 tanks manifold located at R and 20th. Flange not tightened properly. Reason for unaligned flange is under investigation.
Discharge Preventable - Yes
No further information provided.
Notes/Remedial Actions
RQ exceeded. Line evacuated and flange was realigned and tightened. Contaminated ground has been removed. New quality control application expected to come out of the investigation.
Connect With Us: