ExxonMobil Refinery Chemical Release and Fire
Accident Description
Accident: ExxonMobil Refinery Chemical Release and Fire
Location: Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Accident Occured On: 11/22/2016 | Final Report Released On: 09/18/2017
Accident Type: Oil and Refining - Fire and Explosion
Investigation Status: The CSB's final report was released at a pubic business meeting in Washington, D.C. on September 18.
On November 22, 2016, an isobutane release occurred in the sulfuric acid alkylation unit at the ExxonMobil Refinery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana which resulted in four serious injuries to workers and injured two others. The incident occurred during minor maintenance on a flammable isobutane line which failed, releasing isobutane into the unit which ignited.
ExxonMobil_Baton_Rouge_Safety_Bulletin_-_Final_-_2017-09-01.pdf