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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 136936 |
| State Police # | 12-00651 |
| Accident Date | 2012-02-02 |
| Report Date | 2012-02-07 |
| 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 | 2h 36m | Flow meter lead line | NO | NO | YES | 176.4 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing
Operator discovered a pinhole leak on a flow meter lead line, which was releasing propane.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
The line was isolated and depressured. In the initial report, it was estimated that more than 1000 pounds of propane were released. However, after further evaluation, ExxonMobil determined that no reportable quantities were exceeded.
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