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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 159786 |
| State Police # | 14-04950 |
| Accident Date | 2014-11-05 |
| Report Date | 2014-11-12 |
| 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 | 9h 10m | OSD area | NO | NO | NO | 2,226.0 gallons |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 9h 10m | OSD area | NO | NO | YES | 16,286.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket
On November 5, 2014 the Baton Rouge Refinery experienced an oil spill to soil in the OSD area of approximately 53 barrels. During rounds, Dock personnel discovered oil leaking from a flange on the #2 fuel line.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
Upon discovery, the line was depressured and the flange gasket was replaced. Vacuum trucks were used to remove the oil. Soil remediation was completed on November 8 2014.
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