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There seems to be a lack of clarity regarding the frequency that Mechanical Integrity inspections must be performed on ammonia refrigeration systems and more specifically whether a 5-year MI inspection is required by the PSM regulation. Title 29 CFR §1910.119(j)(4)(iii) requires that “the frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment shall be consistent with applicable manufacturers’ recommendations and good engineering practices, […]
Ammonia incidents get expensive in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…… Ammonia Leak Contained At Aberdeen Proving Ground Thursday Evening – Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say an ammonia leak was detected on the post and abated without incident or injury Thursday evening. […keep reading] Lakeville Storage Company Caused Ammonia Evacuation, Cited By EPA – Cold Storage Solutions, which […]
Bizarre use of ammonia in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…… I-75 Reopens After Anhydrous Ammonia Leak – Thousands of people can breathe easier now that an ammonia spill is finally cleaned up. That leak from a tanker truck on I-75 at the SR 47 exit shut down the interstate for six hours on Tuesday, […]
Ammonia leaks compose this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…… 3 People Hurt In Ammonia Leak At Wichita Farmland Plant – Three people have been hurt, one seriously in an ammonia leak at a southwest Wichita Farmland plant. It happened around 2:45 p.m. at 2323 South Sheridan. Authorities say when crews arrived on scene, all 101 […]
Ammonia creates international attention in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…… Wisbech Ammonia Leak No Longer Health Threat – Wednesday, 10.20am: Fire crews were called to an ammonia leak in Mount Pleasant Road, Wisbech this morning. […keep reading] Person Taken To The Hospital After An Ammonia Leak At Dunn Co. Plant – A person is taken to the […]
