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Fresh Air in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia Leak at Kinsmen Arena – Emergency crews used natural and mechanical ventilation to improve the air quality while waiting for repair technicians to arrive. […keep reading] Ennore Ammonia Leak – A month since ammonia leak, Ennore residents continue protest seeking action beyond hollow assurances. […keep reading] Ammonia […]
Summary In September 2012, the rupture of an auto-purger bubbler resulted in two injuries, one of which was permanent and disabling. The root causes were determined to be a buildup of scale inside the bubbler, and failure to follow proper maintenance/operating procedures. Incident Description Water & mineral deposits were collected in the drain line of […]
Ammonia Gets Serious in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia Leak Brings First Responders to Walmart Distribution Center Near Gordon – The leak was contained to the Walmart building, and all tenants of the park were notified. All roads remained opened, except the driveway to the Walmart center. […keep reading] Ammonia Leak at Fremont Ice Business […]
Summary In September 2022, a solenoid coil grounded out against the plunger tube which burned a hole in the post of the valve. This resulted in two injuries and a release of approximately 1,095 lbs of ammonia. Incident Description Damage to the solenoid coil allowed the “live” coil to make contact with the “ground” […]
In this compliance audit blog series, we have decided to focus on each program element. If you plan to lead an audit, these lists will be instructional for you. But if you want to prepare for an upcoming audit, these lists will give you an idea of what to expect. There is much disagreement in […]