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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

Releases of Sulfuric Acid

LDEQ Accident Number
Accident Date		 Point Source(s) Notes Amount of Release
05-BB009-1815

2005-07-08		alkylation unit
Cause:

Followup: No

Notes: water was sprayed on the vapor cloud to mitigate hazards from the release. Upstream and downstream block valves had to be closed to stop the leak; this was not preventable because the gasket failed- it was an appropriate gasket for the service		10,269.0 pounds
107062

2008-07-09
Cause: A hole developed underneath the insulation in piping which was cuasd by a leak.

Followup: No

Notes: The pipe has been blocked off and is being depressured.
116840

2009-07-28		Alkyl Unit
Cause: Ongoing pinhole leak in piping in Alkyl Unit.

Followup: No

Notes: RQ not exceeded. Blocked the hole, but continues to leak gas.