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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #117459
State Police #09-04668
Accident Date2009-08-22
Report Date 2009-08-28
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
Sulfur DioxideNo Information Givenno information givenNOYESNOBRQ
Nitrogen Oxideno information givenNOYESYESBRQ
Nitrogen Dioxideno information givenNOYESYESBRQ
Hydrogen Sulfideno information givenNONONOBRQ

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure

Compressor malfunctioned leading to flares.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

RQ not exceeded. Company reports and State Police HAZMAT report differs in pollutants.