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ExxonMobil Chemical Plant (286), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 129620 |
| State Police # | 11-01197 |
| Accident Date | 2011-03-02 |
| Report Date | 2011-03-03 |
| 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 |
| Benzene | 5m | BD-106 | NO | NO | YES | 15.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Power Failure
Approximately 15 pounds of benzene was released due to an overpressured seal (BD-106) following a power flip at Louisiana Station.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
Initial report dated 3/2/2011 reported of a release of approximately 15 pounds of benzene. Subsequently, written notification dated 3/3/2011 claims no reportable quantities were exceed. No material was released from blow down drum BD-106, as the drum maintained positive seal pressure throughout the event.
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