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Air Products and Chemicals (154867), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 136406 |
| State Police # | 12-00129 |
| Accident Date | 2012-01-08 |
| Report Date | 2012-12-17 |
| 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 |
| Hydrogen | Secured immediately | Relief valve on pipeline | NO | NO | NO | 2.2 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure
The compressor recyclers did not respond quickly enough, so increased pressure in the pipeline caused the relief valve to pop, releasing hydrogen to the air.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
The release was reported as being secured immediately, and 2.19 lbs. of hydrogen were released, which is below reportable quantity. The State Police Report indicates that a 7-day report was promised.
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