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ExxonMobil Chemical Plant (286), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 91179 |
| State Police # | 06-06262 |
| Accident Date | 2006-10-06 |
| Report Date | 2006-10-10 |
| 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 |
| Carbon Monoxide | No information given | Oxo high-pressure process unit | NO | YES | NO | BRQ |
| Hydrogen | No information given | Oxo high-pressure process unit | NO | NO | NO | BRQ |
| Carbon Dioxide | No information given | Oxo high-pressure process unit | YES | NO | NO | BRQ |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing
There is a Syn Gas leak from the Oxo high-pressure process unit... A piping leak was in the line... It resulted in a momentary flash fire that was put out instantly.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
The leak was isolated and the gas was sent to flare as they are depressurizing the unit for shut down to make repairs. It was initially released to air, but as they depressurize the unit it goes to flare. The pressure has been reduced and now they have a very small residual leak. No RQs were exceeded.
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