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ExxonMobil Chemical Plant (286), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 148922 |
| State Police # | 13-02332 |
| Accident Date | 2013-05-27 |
| Report Date | 2013-06-03 |
| 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 |
| Benzene | 1h 28m | Tank #784 | NO | NO | YES | 1.0 pounds |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 1h 28m | Tank #784 | NO | NO | YES | 7.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: No Information Given
On May 27, a benzene leak was detected by infrared camera coming from tank #784.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
No specific remedial actions given. There was an attempt to minimize vapors coming from the tank. All air monitoring results were below detectable limits, and an infrared camera inspection of the tank showed no damage. Initially 10 pounds of benzene released was detected by infrared camera and no VOCs were detected.
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