Ammonia Week in Review | June 3, 2016

Cows fall prey to ammonia in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…..

Hazmat Responds to Ammonia Leak at Tyson Foods in New Holland – The leak was reported around 1 a.m. Monday by two security personnel, who smelled the gas, according to Larry Martin, Garden Spot Fire Rescue chief. […keep reading]

Ammonia Presence Detected at Columbia Ice Rink, No Injuries – A maintenance worker at the area detected a leak in the facility’s ammonia system, thus alerted fire personnel. […keep reading]

Man Airlifted After Anhydrous Ammonia Exposure – Holland Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief John Hemmer was waiting to hear any update today on the condition of a man airlifted after being sprayed by anhydrous ammonia in a farming accident Wednesday morning. […keep reading]

Ammonia Release Leads to Safety Citations for Frozen Food Company – An Idaho frozen food manufacturer is facing $273,000 in proposed penalties from federal workplace safety regulators after a potentially lethal anhydrous ammonia release. […keep reading]

Uttar Pradesh: Ammonia gas leak kills 3 cows in Saharanpur – Three cows died on Thursday after being exposed to ammonia gas leak at the district hospital in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, which also caused breathing problems to patients and the residents of the area. […keep reading]

Respiratory Protection for Non-Technicians – Are personnel who work near ammonia refrigeration systems required to be equipped with respirators per Title 8 CCR §5144 Respiratory Protection? […keep reading]