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Williams Olefins Geismar Explosion - 2013

 
Site Contact:
John Martin
OSC

(martin.john@epa.gov)

Site Location:
5205 Highway 3115
Geismar, LA 70734
 response.epa.gov/GeismarOlefinsPlantExplosion2013
NRC#: 1050302 and1050286

At 0837 hrs on 06.12.13, an explosion occured at the Williams Olefins Plant in Geismar, LA, Iberville County. At this time the cause of the explosion is unknown. An EPA On-Scene Coordinator and START have been mobilized to assess site conditions, air monitor and provide assistance as needed.


Locations of LDEQ permanent air monitoring stations. Map showing air monitoring locations for LDEQ/EPA offsite air monitoring Flare unit at Williams Olefins at 1827 hours on 13 June 2013. Flare at Williams Olefins at 1541 hours on 13 June 2013. Smoke plume from the flare at Williams Olefins at 1202 hours on 13 June 2013.
For additional information, visit the Pollution/Situation Report (Pol/Sitreps) section.