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ExxonMobil Chemical Plant (286), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 144609 |
| State Police # | 12-07361 |
| Accident Date | 2012-11-12 |
| Report Date | 2012-11-19 |
| 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 |
| Flammable Vapor | NIG | NIG | NO | NO | YES | BRQ |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Maintenance/Procedures
Flaring occurred during a planned maintenance activity. Unknown substance was flared.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
Exxon Chemical had a planned equipment outage resulting in flaring. Flaring continued throughout the day and was secure at 18:30. All emissions were permitted and no RQs were exceeded. No information given about what was released or duration.
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