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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 159073 |
| State Police # | 14-04351 |
| Accident Date | 2014-09-27 |
| Report Date | 2014-10-03 |
| 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 | 18m | Line in OSD area | NO | NO | NO | 651.0 gallons |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 18m | Line in OSD area | NO | NO | YES | 5,940.0 pounds |
| Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons | 18m | Line in OSD area | NO | NO | YES | 4.7 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing
On Sept. 27, 2014 the Baton Rouge Refinery experienced an oil spill to soil in the OSD area of approximately 15.5 barrels. During operator rounds, oil was discovered in an excavation near the Tar loading line. Immediately upon discovery, the line was isolated and water washed. A vacuum truck was used to remove the oil.
Discharge Preventable - No
Notes/Remedial Actions
Upon discovery, mitigation measures were initiated. The spill source was isolated and soil remediation began. Soil remediation was completed on Sept 30, 2014 at 1PM. The line has been removed from service until a permanent repair can be made. Permanent repair options include replacing the line or installing a welded leak box.
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