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ExxonMobil Chemical Plant (286), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 104990 |
| State Police # | 08-02254 |
| Accident Date | 2008-04-22 |
| Report Date | 2008-04-22 |
| Follow-up Date | 0000-00-00 |
| Follow-up: |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| Nitrogen Oxide | 5m | Flare | NO | YES | YES | 11.4 pounds |
Accident Classified As: No Information Given
Cause of Problem: Start Up, Shut Down
Flaring episode that occurred at the startup of a unit, when a vessel overpressured and vented to the flare. No specific cause why the vessel overpressured, other than it exceeded its vent pressure
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
No additional information given. Linked to 105023. LABB only has initial notification made to SPOC no subsequent facility letter or LDEQ report.
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