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ExxonMobil Chemical Plant (286), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 124687 |
| State Police # | 10-03783 |
| Accident Date | 2010-07-08 |
| Report Date | 2010-07-15 |
| 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 |
| Propylene | 11 h | Halobutyl Unit flare line | NO | NO | YES | 329.0 pounds |
| Flammable Vapor | 11 h | Halobutyl Unit flare line | NO | NO | YES | 1,809.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
Cause of Problem: Corrosion
Crack in the line was discovered on a Halobutyl Unit Flare. It was a nonpreventable released caused by unanticipated corrosion.
Discharge Preventable - No
Notes/Remedial Actions
Upon discovery, temporary clamps were installed to end the release and close the potential emission sources. A permanent repair plan is being developed. This incident was caused by unanticipated corrosion. Exceeded RQs.
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