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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #123916
State Police #10-02975
Accident Date2010-05-31
Report Date 2010-06-04
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
Oil4h 40mUnderground Crude LineNONONO394.8 pounds

Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity

Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing

Oil was spilled due to a leak in an underground crude line. Oil was discovered on the ground.

Discharge Preventable - No

The release was due to an unexpected failure of an underground line.

Notes/Remedial Actions

This release is RQ. Absorbent pads and vacuum trucks were used to remove the oil, and excavated soil will be disposed of properly. The pipe was clamped and evacuated. There are no plans to return the line to service.