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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 135328 |
| tate Police # | N/A |
| Accident Date | 2011-11-16 |
| Report Date | 2011-11-21 |
| 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 |
| Lubricating Oil | No information given | Broken Valve: Oil mist tank | NO | NO | NO | 348.6 gallons |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure
On November 16th, 2011, at approximately 1:45 pm, there was a release to soil at the ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Refinery. A controller received a low pressure alarm on the oil mist system, and immediately investigated the source of the alarm. It was discovered that the support structure on the south side of the oil mist tank had collapsed. This resulted in the 1/2 inch bottom valve connection of the level gauge breaking. The level gauge was located on the side of the tank that tilted when the support rack collapsed. Approximately 350 gallons of lube oil was spilled. All material was contained onsite.
Discharge Preventable - Yes
No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
Upon discovery, the broken valve was immediately repaired, and the tank is being temporarily supported until permanent repairs are complete. Soil remediation is complete.
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