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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #147520
State Police #13-01265
Accident Date2013-03-22
Report Date 2013-03-27
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
Oil5h 13mTank 711NONONO210.0 gallons

Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity

Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure

On March 22, 2013, at approximately 18:50, there was an oil spill to soil at the ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Refinery. During routine unit rounds, oil was discovered pooled at the base of tank 711, which contained lube basestock. After further investigation, it was discovered that the underground sump suction line on the northwest side of tank 711 developed a pinhole leak. The amount released was approximately 5 barrels, all of which was contained on site.

Discharge Preventable - Yes

Notes/Remedial Actions

Tank 711 was immediately emptied to isolate the leak, and a clam was installed on the line to stop the release. A vacuum truck was used to remove oil and soil remediation had been initiated. The weather conditions at the time of the spill were as follows: 71 degrees Fahrenheit, 12 mph winds from the Southeast with no precipitation.