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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 114479 |
| State Police # | 09-02057 |
| Accident Date | 2009-04-27 |
| Report Date | 2009-04-29 |
| 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 |
| Ethylene | No Information Given | FLARE | NO | NO | YES | BRQ |
| Propylene | No Information Given | Flare | NO | NO | YES | BRQ |
| Sulfur Dioxide | No Information Given | Flare | NO | YES | NO | BRQ |
| Hydrogen Sulfide | No Information Given | Flare | NO | NO | NO | BRQ |
| Benzene | No Information Given | Flare | NO | NO | YES | BRQ |
| Nitrogen Oxide | No Information Given | Flare | NO | YES | YES | BRQ |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Process Upset
Flaring occurred when compressor tripped off line.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
RQ not exceeded. Restarted compressor. No LDEQ report or follow up.
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