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ExxonMobil Chemical Plant (286), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 143305 |
| State Police # | 12-06330 |
| Accident Date | 2012-09-20 |
| Report Date | 2012-09-27 |
| 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 |
| Flammable Vapor | None given | Level instrument on drum D-50 at the POX unit | NO | NO | YES | 1.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure
A leak was discovered on the level instrument taps on drum D-50 at the POX unit.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
No Information Given. After further evaluation we have determined that no RQs were exceeded. Less than 1 pound of flammable vapor was released as a result of this event. LABB only has the 7 day letter written notification, but has not found the initial verbal notification made to SPOC or LDEQ verbal report.
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