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Ammonia Week in Review | April 24, 2020

April 24th, 2020

A seafood plant has an ammonia release in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Fire Crews Find and Fix Secretary Ammonia Leak – Emergency crews discovered an ammonia leak at a seafood plant while responding to reports of a strange odor on Sunday morning in Secretary. […keep reading] Study Cites Faulty Line Opening as […]

Ammonia Week in Review | April 17, 2020

April 17th, 2020

An ammonia tank stays sealed after a collision in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Injuries Reported in Two Accidents – Bronson Fire stood by because the anhydrous ammonia is a hazardous material. All the safety valves were closed on the tank, which had a damaged wheel. […keep reading] IIAR Publishes an Update to the […]

Ammonia Week in Review | April 10, 2020

April 10th, 2020

  Thirteen Rhode Islanders are hospitalized in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia Leak in North Kingstown Sends 13 People to the Hospital – A total of 600 employees were evacuated while hazmat crews cleared the scene. At 12 p.m. all valves were shut off inside the factory, according to Chief Scott Ketelle. […keep […]

Ammonia Week in Review | March 27, 2020

March 27th, 2020

A Phoenix food warehouse has an ammonia leak in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Crews Investigate Ammonia Leak at Fry’s Warehouse – Hazmat crews reported to an ammonia alarm going off at a large warehouse near 61st Avenue and Washington Street Monday night. There was a strong odor when they arrived. […keep reading] Hillphoenix […]

Ammonia Week in Review | March 20, 2020

March 20th, 2020

The IIAR Conference is canceled due to COVID-19 in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… IIAR Cancels Ammonia Refrigeration Conference – The IIAR 2020 Natural Refrigeration Conference & Heavy Equipment Expo, due to start in Orlando, Florida on Sunday, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus. […keep reading] Relief Valve Replacement vs. Bench Testing (IIAR […]