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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #123223
State Police #10-02358
Accident Date2010-05-04
Report Date 2010-05-10
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
Oil10mUnfinished Jet Fuel LineNONONO1,344.0 gallons
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)10mUnfinished Jet Fuel LineNONOYES9,727.0 pounds

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing

LDEQ Spill Report states that oil was spilled due to a leak in an underground, unfinished jet fuel line.

Discharge Preventable - No

The release was caused by the unexpected failure of an underground line.

Notes/Remedial Actions

RQ. Vacuum trucks were used to remove oil, and contaminated soil was placed in roll-off boxes. The line was CLAMPED to prevent future leaks. Refinery letter also states that there were "no offsite impacts, injuries, or complaints as a result of this incident."