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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 138086 |
| State Police # | 12-01615 |
| Accident Date | 2012-03-19 |
| Report Date | 2012-03-26 |
| 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 | 6m | LELA-S compressor C-351 Safety Valve | NO | NO | YES | 157.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Process Upset
The LELA-S compressor C-351 tripped, venting flammable vapor to the atmosphere through a safety valve.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
No information given.
Notes/Remedial Actions
The situation was secured, and the gas vented. ExxonMobil initially reported releasing over a 1000 lbs of flammable vapor, but they report a release of 157 lbs of flammable vapor in the written report.
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