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Ammonia Week in Review | January 25, 2013

January 25th, 2013

There were several significant stories in the news this week about anhydrous ammonia, here is the summary… Tractor Trailer Carrying Anhydrous Ammonia Rolls Over – According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, at approximately 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2013, MSHP, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, the Knox County Ambulance District and the Knox […]

Ammonia Week in Review | January 18, 2013

January 18th, 2013

Here’s a recap of how ammonia made the news this week… Reddy Ice Ammonia Leak Prompts Lawsuit – Last week’s ammonia leak at the Reddy Ice facility on Myrtle Street that caused Baton Rouge firefighters to evacuate a nearby school and a few elderly residents has prompted a lawsuit by several residents. The suit seeks class-action […]

Ammonia Week in Review | January 11, 2013

January 11th, 2013

Never a dull moment in the world of NH3. Here’s how ammonia made the headlines this week… Ammonia Cold Storage Facility Ordered to Pay $225,000 in Penalties! – On January 9, 2013, a cold storage and ice manufacturing facility was ordered to pay $225,000 to settle penalties resulting from violations of the Federal Clean Air Act […]

Ammonia Cold Storage Facility Ordered to Pay $225,000 in Penalties!

January 9th, 2013

On January 9, 2013, a cold storage and ice manufacturing facility was ordered to pay $225,000 to settle penalties resulting from violations of the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA).  The penalties were incurred when the company failed to comply with the CAA in the following ways: Failure to put in place a required Risk Management Plan […]

Ammonia Week in Review | January 4, 2013

January 4th, 2013

Ammonia made the headlines a few times this week to start the new year. Here are a few of the interesting stories… Firefighters Board Derelict Processing Ship After Crew Reports Ammonia Leak – A derelict fish processing ship caused an ammonia scare in Kodiak when two crewmembers living onboard the vessel reported a leak. Kodiak firefighters were […]