Ammonia Week in Review | August 23, 2013

It was a big week in the world of ammonia. We have summarized the most important stories…

Death Toll in Mexico Ammonia Leak Rises to 7 – The death toll from an ammonia leak in southern Mexico has risen to seven after four more people died of their injuries. The state-owned oil company Pemex said Wednesday at least three other people are still being treated for injuries suffered in the blast. Forty others suffered from inhaling ammonia […keep reading]

OSHA Cites Candy Manufacturer for Eight Serious Ammonia Violations – The inspection began in May under the agency’s PSM NEP. The violations stemmed from the company’s refrigeration system. Six of the eight serious violations involve deficiencies in the PSM program […keep reading]

RETA 2013 National Conference – RETA’s 2013 National Conference program is a reflection of our theme – we are BUILDING A SOUND FOUNDATION. The carefully crafted 2013 program provides an abundance of instructional and technical sessions. RETA’s Conference provides four days of technical sessions designed to refresh, renew and expand your refrigeration knowledge and understanding […keep reading]

Ammonia Smelling Bag Draws Bomb Squad To Bank – Manteca Police bomb squad officer Mike Keener checks a suspicious red bag at the front door at the Bank of the West on East Yosemite Avenue near Highway 99.  The bank was cleared of customers and employees, police said for about 45 minutes after the 1:30 p.m. incident.  The smell of ammonia from toxic food remnants […keep reading]