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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 140589 |
| tate Police # | N/A |
| Accident Date | 2012-06-16 |
| Report Date | 2012-06-20 |
| 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 |
| Butane | Total duration not given. | Butane A-line | NO | NO | YES | BRQ |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing
There was a pinhole leak in the butane A-line. Two days later, when the leak had been secured, the line was pressured back up, and another leak was discovered.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
On 6/14/12, the line was depressurized, and the leak was repaired. On 6/16/12, when the line was pressured back up, another pinhole leak was discovered. This leak was secured after 1h 20m.
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