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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #129115
State Police #11-00635
Accident Date2011-02-05
Report Date 2011-02-11
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
Primary Sludge1h 52mTank 101: Water Clarifier UnitNONONO403.0 pounds

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure

LDEQ states that the wastewater tank developed a leak, leaking 1/2 gallon of wastewater per minute. Refinery letter identified material released as "primary sludge, hazardous waste F037." LDEQ notes contents of tank are a hazardous material. Exxon personnel pumped all water below the leak point and are working to repair tank.

Discharge Preventable - Yes

No additional information given.

Notes/Remedial Actions

RQ. Reportable quantities were exceeded. Contaminated soil was removed. The tank will be permanently repaired before being returned to service.