Ammonia Week in Review | July 20, 2018

No shortage of ammonia leaks in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…

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Ammonia Leak in Scranton, PA Forces Residents from Homes – The smell of the chemical hung in the air, and dozens of people in nearby homes were told they had to leave. The leak was found at Gress Refrigerated Services. At least one worker had to be treated for exposure. […keep reading]

Ammonia Leak Fixed near New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge – New Bedford Fire immediately activated the emergency shut down system within the building. They then began a “Tier I” response, which Gomes said, consisted of about six people entering the building to assess the situation. They discovered high levels of ammonia in the machine room. […keep reading]

30-Year-Old Woman Dies After Cleaning her Kitchen with Ammonia Products – The woman, who lived in Madrid, called the emergency services complaining of feeling faint. But when they arrived she was found on the floor of her kitchen suffering from cardiac arrest. […keep reading]

Train Cars Carrying Ammonia and Propane Derail in Sarnia – Jeff Friedland, St. Clair County Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director, said there is currently no leak from the affected cars. […keep reading]

13 Hospitalized Following Ammonia Gas Leak in Fishing Village in Ireland –The ammonia leak happened at a fish processing factory. Thirteen people were rushed to Daisy Hill hospital for treatment and a major incident was declared but has since been steeped down. […keep reading]

Strong Smell of Ammonia Downtown Kelowna – Fire crews responded to Ellis Street Monday afternoon after a strong smell of ammonia was reported in the area. […keep reading]

Incident at Solenis Sends Employee to Emergency Room – “We received a fire alarm in that area. The deluge system had tripped while an electrician was working back in area. We’re not sure yet what happened with him at the time,” Thomson said. “Ammonia was released. It was kept contained, and the operator went to the safety shower.” […keep reading]

Joint-Venture (KRH Engineering) – We are excited to announce that on July 11, 2018 Resource Compliance entered into a joint-venture agreement with KRH Engineering, which will provide a transition strategy for the clients of KRH Engineering as Kevin Hansen, P.E. (Principal, KRH Engineering) prepares for retirement. […keep reading]

Woman Sprayed in the Eyes with Ammonia – A man sprayed ammonia in a woman’s face in a late-night attack on a quiet residential street, a court has heard. The woman was unable to see properly for some 20 minutes as a neighbour desperately tried to wash the caustic substance from her eyes. […keep reading]