ExxonMobil’s Torrance refinery hit by another emergency hazardous materials leak

From:  Daily Breeze 

Yet another leak, this time of hydrogen sulfide, was reported at the ExxonMobil Torrance Refinery on Saturday. Scott Varley — Staff Photographer

By Nick Green, Daily Breeze

Posted: 12/08/15, 8:40 PM PST | Updated: 2 days ago

The largely inoperable ExxonMobil refinery in Torrance was struck by another hazardous materials leak just hours after the state announced it would hold a public meeting in the city aimed at improving safety at such plants.

The leak also came days before a scheduled state hearing on the company’s appeal of a $560,000 fine and 19 citations stemming from a February explosion at the refinery.

In addition, Torrance Unified School District trustee Don Lee said Monday night the district needs to re-evaluate its emergency protocols in the event of a chemical accident at ExxonMobil.  MORE