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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 123630 |
| State Police # | 10-02235 |
| Accident Date | 2010-04-28 |
| Report Date | 2010-05-04 |
| Follow-up Date | 2010-05-24 |
| Follow-up: | Yes |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| Crude Oil | no information given | underground crude oil line | NO | NO | NO | 56.8 gallons |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
Cause of Problem: Corrosion
Oil was found pooled on the ground, and excavation revealed that an underground crude oil line leaked due to underground corrosion. 56.8 gallons of oil was released which is above RQ.
Discharge Preventable - No
Spill occurred due to unexpected corrosion of an underground pipe.
Notes/Remedial Actions
Failed line excavated & clamped, and contaminated soil removed.
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