Ammonia Week in Review | April 1, 2016

Minor leaks but large fines in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…..

Ammonia Leak at Big Cabin Truck Plaza Prompts Evacuation, SH-69 Lanes Shut Down – The Big Cabin Travel Plaza was evacuated for a short time Saturday morning due to an ammonia leak. […keep reading]

Ammonia Leak Alarm at NLV Dairy Investigated as Precaution – A controlled leak of an ammonia tank triggered an alarm this morning at a North Las Vegas commercial plant. […keep reading]

Leaking Ammonia Line at Birds Eye Gets Quick Repair – Workers at Waseca’s Birds Eye plant were able to quickly repair a leaking ammonia line, averting evacuation of the plant Tuesday. […keep reading]

Safety Violations Prompt Ammonia Upgrades – In a settlement announced today by the US EPA, the Oregon Ice Cream Company will pay $55,000 in penalties for multiple violations of federal safety rules and risk management programme requirements designed to prevent chemical emergencies. […keep reading]

Chicken Processor Cited for Dangerous Ammonia Gas Releases – A major chicken producer has been cited by U.S. workplace safety regulators for exposing its workers to anhydrous ammonia hazards and is facing proposed fines of $122,500. […keep reading]