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ExxonMobil Chemical Plant (286), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #120220
State Police #09-06810
Accident Date2009-12-16
Report Date 2009-12-16
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
Benzene51 mVapor Recovery systemNONOYES11.3 pounds

Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity

Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure

Vapor recovery system failed causing the tank to vent.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

Vapor recovery system failed causing the tank to vent. The release was secured. Exceeded 10 lb reportable quantity.