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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #127398
State Police #10-06404
Accident Date2009-11-03
Report Date 2010-11-05
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
BenzeneNo Information GivenNo Information GivenNONOYESBRQ
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)No Information GivenNo Information GivenNONOYESBRQ
XyleneNo Information GivenNo Information GivenNONONOBRQ
Flammable GasNo Information GivenNo Information GivenNONOYESBRQ

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing

There was a pinhole leak in a pipe releasing benzene, VOC, xylene, and flammable gas.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

No Information Given.

Notes/Remedial Actions

The Unit was Shut Down. Below Reportable Quantities