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ExxonMobil Chemical Plant (286), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 145083 |
| State Police # | 12-07641 |
| Accident Date | 2012-12-01 |
| Report Date | 2012-12-07 |
| Follow-up Date | 0000-00-00 |
| Follow-up: |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| Benzene | pipeline | NO | NO | YES | 0.5 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing
A small pinhole leak in a pipeline caused a release of benzene.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
Approximately 0.5 pounds of benzene were released during this event. The facility placed absorbent pads and plastic around the pipeline and on the ground. A scaffolding area had to be constructed in order to perform a corrosive inspection. The pipe was repaired on 12/02/2012.
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