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ExxonMobil Chemical Plant (286), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #114564
State Police #No Information Given
Accident Date2009-04-29
Report Date 2010-03-25
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
Benzene5 mDrain valves on flare gas compressorNONOYESBRQ
Butadiene5 mDrain valves on flare gas compressorNONOYESBRQ

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Human Factors

Drain valves were left open on their flare gas compressor.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

Drain valves have been blocked in. No RQs were exceeded.