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Accident # | 134102 |
State Police # | 11-05832 |
Accident Date | 2011-09-19 |
Report Date | 2011-09-23 |
Follow-up Date | 0000-00-00 |
Follow-up: | No |
Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
Neatsfoot Oil | No information given | Tank 717 | NO | NO | NO | 319.2 gallons |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
On September 19th, 2011, at approximately 7:40 pm, there was an oil spill to soil at the ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Refinery. Oil was discovered on the ground South of Tank 717 on the Ketone Dewaxing Unit, and initial investigation revealing that a battery limit block valve had developed a leak. The amount released to soil was approximately 7.8 barrels of Foots Oil, all of which was contained on site. This spill resulted in an exceedance of the LDEQ reportable quantity for oil to soil.
No additional information given.
The line was isolated to prevent further release. Vacumm trucks were used to remove oil, and absorbent pads were used to collect oil. The valve will be replaced before returning the line to service. Remediation in underway, and no groundwater impacts are expected.
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