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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #127427
State Police #10-06427
Accident Date2010-11-04
Report Date 2010-11-11
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
HydrocarbonNo information givenT-210 Reboiler (Unit#ICN)NONOYESBRQ
Flammable GasNo information givenT-210 Reboiler (Unit#ICN)NONOYESBRQ

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: No Information Given

LDEQ states that an odor involving Hydrogen Sulfide and flammable gas was coming from T-210 Reboiler (Unit#ICN)/exchanger. After investigation, it was stated that the leak came from some transient source.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

No Information given.

Notes/Remedial Actions

Exxon states the exchanger was removed, steamed out, inspected and monitored for hydrocarbon leaks. After passing leak tests, the exchanger was returned. No RQs exceeded.