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ExxonMobil Chemical Plant (286), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #129840
State Police #11-01405
Accident Date2011-03-13
Report Date 2011-03-14
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
Oil1methylene unit (EPLA West)NONONOBRQ

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: No Information Given

There was a small flash fire due to an oil leak on the ethylene unit (EPLA West).

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

Fire was extinguished by site personnel without incident.