Ammonia Week in Review | January 25, 2013

There were several significant stories in the news this week about anhydrous ammonia, here is the summary…

Tractor Trailer Carrying Anhydrous Ammonia Rolls Over – According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, at approximately 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2013, MSHP, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, the Knox County Ambulance District and the Knox County Rescue Squad responded to tractor trailer rollover on Highway 6 one mile west of Hurdland […keep reading]

Ammonia Leak Hits Downtown Phoenix – Phoenix fire and police departments dealt with a small ammonia leak in a downtown alley Tuesday. The leak occurred in an alley and parking area just south of Van Buren Street in between Central and First avenues. The leak did not require nearby businesses, restaurants or buildings to be evacuated, but did temporarily restricted traffic on Monroe Street. […keep reading]

Pasta Manufacturer Cited for Ammonia Hazards – Rana Meal Solutions, an Illinois pasta manufacturer, faces $54,000 in fines resulting from an OSHA investigation into the company’s safety procedures. OSHA investigation after receiving a complaint that workers were being exposed to ammonia hazards, and the company was assessed 12 serious violations […keep reading]

2013 Central Valley Chemical Safety Day – The Central Valley Chemical Safety Day has been developed to increase company and public awareness about the importance of preparing for chemical emergencies and to encourage companies and their employees to take action […keep reading]