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ExxonMobil Chemical Plant (286), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 104041 |
| State Police # | 08-01531 |
| Accident Date | 2008-03-19 |
| Report Date | 2010-03-22 |
| 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 Gas | No information given | #16 flare | NO | NO | YES | 1,300.0 pounds |
| 1,3-Butadiene | No information given | #16 flare | NO | NO | YES | 72.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As: No Information Given
Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure
#16 flare went out due to electrical issues. Product went to the flare but as it was out, went to atmosphere.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
They relit the flare after power was re-established
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