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ExxonMobil Chemical Plant (286), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #136458
State Police #12-00203
Accident Date2012-01-11
Report Date 2012-01-23
Follow-up Date 0000-00-00
Follow-up: 

Pollutants Released

Pollutant Duration Point Source Greenhouse Gas Criteria Pollutant Ozone forming chemical Amount of Release
1,3-Butadiene37mKND-72 seal oil drumNONOYES4.4 pounds
Benzene37mKND-72 seal oil drumNONOYES2.7 pounds
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)37mKND-72 seal oil drumNONOYES76.1 pounds

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket

A leaking union was discovered on KND-72 seal oil drum.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

They have determined that no reportable quantities were exceeded.