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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #148805
State Police #13-02183
Accident Date2013-05-15
Report Date 2013-05-24
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
BenzeneNo Information GivenNONOYES9.2 pounds

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: No Information Given

On May 15, 2013, a release of benzene occurred at the ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Refinery. Due to prompt incident response to mitigate the event duration, it was determined that no reportable quantities were exceeded.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions