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ExxonMobil Chemical Plant (286), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #150492
State Police #13-03700
Accident Date2013-08-20
Report Date 2013-08-27
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
EthyleneNo Information GivenNo Information GivenNONOYESBRQ
PropyleneNo Information GivenNo Information GivenNONOYESBRQ

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Maintenance/Procedures

Planned unit shutdown and startup of compressor.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

Intermittent flaring occurred during a planned unit shutdown and start-up. All emissions were permitted and no reportable quantities were exceeded.