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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #No LDEQ Number Available
State Police #12-06555
Accident Date2012-10-01
Report Date 2012-10-08
Follow-up Date 0000-00-00
Follow-up: 

Pollutants Released

Pollutant Duration Point Source Greenhouse Gas Criteria Pollutant Ozone forming chemical Amount of Release
OilNo Information GivenHydraulic hose on craneNONONOBRQ

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure

While moving a welding machine with a crane on the Volks barge, the hydraulic hose on the crane developed a leak.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

ExxonMobil claims that Volks is the responsible party. The crane was owned and operated by Volks