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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 126270 |
| State Police # | 10-05218 |
| Accident Date | 2010-09-10 |
| Report Date | 2010-09-15 |
| 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 |
| Isobutane | 14 m | flare | NO | NO | YES | BRQ |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 14 m | flare | NO | YES | NO | BRQ |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Maintenance/Procedures
The Alky Unit was shut down, and while preparing equipment, isobutane released to flare system.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
Release was Below Reportable Quantities [BRQ].
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