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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 146414 |
| State Police # | 13-00510 |
| Accident Date | 2013-02-02 |
| Report Date | 2013-02-08 |
| 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 |
| Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons | NIG | storage tank | NO | NO | YES | BRQ |
| Hydrogen Sulfide | NIG | storage tank | NO | NO | NO | BRQ |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | NIG | storage tank | NO | NO | YES | BRQ |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: No Information Given
On February 2, 2013, a tank roof separated from the rim of tank releasing material to air. Initial contact with SPOC indicated a possible release exceeding 1 pound RQ limit of PAHs. The rim had separated from the roof of a storage tank at the facility. The tank was isolated. No estimate was available of how much material the tank contained. At approximately 5:08pm, Louisiana State Police was notified of a potential release of hydrogen sulfide over the reportable quantity.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
Flow to the tank was shut off. SPOC states that caller reported 6ppm for VOCs during one update call.
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