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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #131965
State Police #11-03711
Accident Date2011-06-23
Report Date 2011-06-30
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
BenzeneNo Information GivenPin hole leak in pipingNONOYESBRQ
Hydrogen SulfideNo Information GivenPin hole leak in pipingNONONOBRQ
HydrogenNo Information GivenPin hole leak in pipingNONONOBRQ

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing

A pin hole leak was found in a piece of piping connected as discharge from the Hydro Cracker Effluent.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

No Information Given.

Notes/Remedial Actions

No information given regarding remedial action. CO monitor was used to detect the hydrogen leak and read 600ppm. BRQ