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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #155694
State Police #14-01924
Accident Date2014-05-01
Report Date 2014-05-08
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 Vaporno information givenCompressor in hydro cracker unitNONOYES456.0 pounds

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure

A valve on a compressor leaked at the Hydro Cracker Unit.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

Mechanics attempted to tighten the leaking valve.