Ammonia Week in Review | August 30, 2013

There is never a dull moment in the world of ammonia. We summarized the week’s most important events in the latest Ammonia Week in Review…

Pressure Valve Cause of Anhydrous Ammonia Leak in Byron – According to Byron’s Fire Department, a pressure valve was the cause of a non-threatening anhydrous ammonia leak at Greenway Co-op in Byron.  Olmsted County Deputies and Byron’s Fire Department responded to several reports of a “smoke” or “gas-like” smell in the area after 8 p.m […keep reading]

Four People in Walkden and Bolton Fall Ill Following Ammonia Leak – Four people were treated by paramedics following an ammonia leak which affected residents in Salford and Bolton. The leak – stemming from a refrigerator unit at Peter Hunts Bakery Ltd on Moss Road, Kearsley – was reported to fire crews at 10.40pm last night […keep reading]

Ammonia Leak Closes SUNY Potsdam Athletic Building – Cleanup crews are working to clear an ammonia spill that forced SUNY Potsdam’s athletic complex to close Tuesday morning. An employee at Maxcy Hall is credited with detecting the leak. The worker detected a strong odor and when he investigated, found the ammonia leak and quickly notified authorities […keep reading]

OSHA Issues Huge Citation to an Ammonia Refrigeration Ice Maker – A nationwide ice maker has been cited by OSHA for 9 serious and 3 repeat workplace safety violations for $147,000 at it’s Fairport, NY, plant. The inspection was conducted under OSHA’s Site-Specific Targeting Program that directs enforcement resources to high-hazard workplaces where the highest rates of injuries and illnesses occur. OSHA inspectors found workers exposed to recurring hazards including failing to establish written mechanical integrity procedures for repair work and inspections, inspect and test process equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and train workers on required lockout/tagout procedures […keep reading]