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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 145306 |
| State Police # | 12-07854 |
| Accident Date | 2012-12-13 |
| Report Date | 2012-12-18 |
| 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 |
| Propylene | NIG | NIG | NO | NO | YES | 1.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket
A small pump leaked and released propylene into the air.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
No reportable quantities were exceeded: approximately 1 pound of propylene was released. Exxon isolated the equipment to shut it down.
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