Relevant stories and events made this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Residents Take Shelter From Ammonia Leak – An ammonia leak at the Dundee Citrus Growers Association kept nearby residents inside their homes for more than a hour Saturday evening, according to a Dundee Fire Rescue report […keep reading] OSHA Cites Food Plant with Repeat PSM Citations […]
Question: Do I have to provide safe access to all of my ammonia refrigeration equipment? Answer: According to current codes and standards, the answer is a resounding YES! The 2013 California Mechanical Code states the following under General Requirements: 1106.3 Access. An unobstructed readily accessible opening and passageway not less than 36 inches (914 mm) in width […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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