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ExxonMobil Chemical Plant (286), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 126833 |
| State Police # | 10-05758 |
| Accident Date | 2010-10-03 |
| Report Date | 2010-10-07 |
| 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 | 2 d 16 h 15 m | compressor piping | NO | NO | YES | 278.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
Cause of Problem: Corrosion
The Ethylene Purification Unit was being surveyed using an optical imaging "HAWK" camera when a pinhole leak was detected coming from a pipe.
Discharge Preventable - No
The release was due to unanticipated corrosion.
Notes/Remedial Actions
On 10/3/10 around 8:15 pm the plant experienced a propylene release. Because of the location of the release, scaffolding was required to allow access of the pipe. A clamp was installed on the pipe, which ended the release. A permanent repair was being evaluated. The release was due to unanticipated corrosion. RQs for propylene were exceeded.
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