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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #154203
State Police #14-00930
Accident Date2014-02-27
Report Date 2014-03-06
Follow-up Date 0000-00-00
Follow-up: 

Pollutants Released

Pollutant Duration Point Source Greenhouse Gas Criteria Pollutant Ozone forming chemical Amount of Release

Accident Classified As: No Information Given

Cause of Problem: No Information Given

One February 27, 2014 at approximately 2:57, the Far East Coker unit experienced an unplanned combustion incident (UCI) from an unknown leaking source. Feed was immediately taken out of the unit and a water spray was applied to minimize air emissions.

Discharge Preventable - Under Investigation

Notes/Remedial Actions

The incident is under investigation to determine the root cause and material emitted to the air and to provide mitigating steps to prevent recurrence. Details of the investigation will be provided in a 60-day follow-up notification.