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ExxonMobil Chemical Plant (286), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #155475
State Police #14-01798
Accident Date2014-04-23
Report Date 2014-04-30
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
Flammable Vaporinlet flange of a safety at the Escorez unitNONOYES375.0 pounds

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket

A leak was discovered on the inlet flange of a safety at the Escorez unit. After further evaluation Exxon determined that no reportable quantities were exceeded. Approximately 375 pounds of flammable vapor was released as result of this event.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

No information given