Ammonia Week in Review | August 2, 2013

A very busy week for the ammonia industry…executive orders, significant leaks, and some hefty fines. We have it summarized in the latest Ammonia Week in Review…

Food Processor to Pay $157,000 Fine for Toxic Ammonia Release – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a settlement with food processing company Ventura Foods, LLC, located in Ontario, Calif. Ventura Foods has agreed to pay $157,900 for violations of federal regulations including failing to notify the proper officials immediately following the release of anhydrous ammonia, failure to submit a required Risk Management Plan, and inadequate chemical accident prevention […keep reading]

Executive Order: Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security – The White House released an executive order yesterday that requires the development of a chemical facility safety and security working group, improved state and local coordination, enhanced Federal coordination, enhanced data collection, and more […keep reading]

Windsor Park Home Evacuated Because of Ammonia Leak – It was a scary experience for a Windsor Park family Wednesday night, when their fridge sprung a dangerous leak. Emergency crews – including the HAZMAT team – were called to the home on Speers Road around 8 p.m., according to fire officials. They said the family’s old fridge was leaking ammonia gas […keep reading]

Hammond Police Officer Sues Over Exposure to Ammonia Gas – A Hammond police officer has filed a lawsuit claiming that he developed cancer 10 days after being exposed to significant quantities of ammonia gas. According to the lawsuit, a large amount of ammonia gas leaked from either the dairy processing facility or distribution center on July 11, 2010. As a sergeant in the Hammond Police Department, Carl Scivicque responded to the leak and states he was exposed to and inhaled a large amount of ammonia gas […keep reading]