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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #128404
State Police #10-07370
Accident Date2010-12-30
Report Date 2011-01-06
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 Dioxide6 mFlareNOYESNOBRQ

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Maintenance/Procedures

An unknown quantity of sulfur dioxide release due to flaring to correct levels within a steel drum. Liquid contains hydrogen sulfide and when combusted sulfur dioxide was released.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

No information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

This release is below reportable quantity.