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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #115217
State Police #09-02636
Accident Date2009-05-26
Report Date 2009-06-02
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
BenzeneNONOYESBRQ

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing

Leak occurred under tower insulation in piping.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

Initial reports indicate that release of VOCs and Benzene could exceed RQ, but refinery letter assures the release was BRQ.