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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 124134 |
| State Police # | 10-03262 |
| Accident Date | 2010-06-14 |
| Report Date | 2010-06-21 |
| 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 |
| Flammable Vapor | No Information Given | Intermediate Crack Naptha Unit; Mixed Gas Oil tank vent | NO | NO | YES | 9,193.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
Cause of Problem: Maintenance/Procedures
Equipment on the intermediate Cat Naphtha unit (ICN) was taken out for maintenance and material was sent to Mixed Gas Oil (MCG) tank. The vapor recovery system could not handle the pressure and vents opened releasing RQ of flammable vapors (9,193 lb). This event is still under investigation.
Discharge Preventable - Under Investigation
Notes/Remedial Actions
This release is RQ. The ICN was returned to service and stopped the release. The root cause will be determined and appropriate follow up action will be implemented. LDEQ report states that they will address this report at the next scheduled inspection of the refinery.
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