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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 156786 |
| State Police # | 14-02650 |
| Accident Date | 2014-06-14 |
| Report Date | 2014-06-20 |
| 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 |
| Oil | 30m | Tank Suction Line | NO | NO | NO | 67.2 gallons |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
Cause of Problem: Corrosion
During routine rounds, a leak was discovered on a tank suction line due to external corrosion.
Discharge Preventable - Yes
This release was caused by unbalanced gasket stress as a result of thermal cycles. The affected piping will be replaced to prevent this leak in the future.
Notes/Remedial Actions
Upon discovery the spill source was isolated and the affected pipe was removed from service. A vacuum truck was used for soil remediation. The affected piping will be replaced.
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