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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 155370 |
| State Police # | 14-01732 |
| Accident Date | 2014-04-20 |
| Report Date | 2014-04-25 |
| 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 |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 19m | compressor | NO | YES | NO | 594.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure
The C-50 compressor at RGCU unit shut down, unexpectedly, releasing material into the flare gas system. This incident alone did not exceed any reportable quantity, however in conjunction with other ongoing releases, the reportable quantity for sulfur dioxide was exceeded.
Discharge Preventable - Under Investigation
The incident is under investigation to determine the exact root cause and to provide mitigating steps to prevent recurrence.
Notes/Remedial Actions
Upon compressor shutdown, a secondary compressor was started. The incident is under investigation to determine the exact root cause and to provide mitigating steps to prevent recurrence.
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