Primeland subjecting untrained temp workers to Anhydrous

What not to do. http://www.firehouse.com/training/hazmat/studies/2002/03_ammonia.html this is a link for all the people who minimize the effects and danger of Anhydrouse Ammonia. Now you to can do some research. Necessary Protection

Responders to incidents involving anhydrous ammonia will require Level A chemical protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to protect them or to perform rescue.
On Jan. 18, 2002, a Canadian Pacific freight train derailed outside Minot, ND. Five of the cars carried anhydrous ammonia. Leaking ammonia killed one person and sent dozens of others to hospitals for treatment. Ten of those seeking treatment were admitted to the hospital. Some local residents were evacuated while others were asked to shelter in place. Civil Defense sirens and local radio and TV stations alerted residents.

In 1984, one firefighter was killed and a second was burned over 72% of his body in an anhydrous ammonia explosion and fire that occurred in Shreveport, LA. Ammonia was leaking inside a cold storage building. While firefighters were working inside in Level A chemical protection, the ammonia reached an ignition source. Though it is listed as a non-flammable gas by DOT, ammonia burns inside structures and confined spaces; it is less likely to ignite out in the open. Precautions should be taken for ammonia leaks inside buildings just as for any other flammable gas.

An accident occurred in the late 1990s in a cold storage building in Ortana, PA. Two plant maintenance workers, who were also local volunteer firefighters, were conducting routine maintenance on liquid ammonia lines within the facility. A leak occurred, the men were splashed with liquid ammonia and both died. Firefighting personnel responding to the incident were burned by ammonia vapors as they entered the facility in turnouts to rescue the workers.

In Delaware County, PA, in the early 1990s, an ammonia leak occurred as workers were removing the material from a cold storage building. The entire first-alarm assignment was exposed to ammonia vapors and experienced symptoms. They all had to go through decontamination and medical treatment at the scene. Mild exposure to anhydrous ammonia can cause irritation to eye, nose and lung tissues. When NH3 is mixed with moisture in the lungs, it causes severe irritation. Ammonium hydroxide is actually produced in the lungs. Prolonged breathing can cause suffocation. The human eye is a complex organ made up of nerves, veins and cells. The front of the human eye is covered by membranes, which resist exposure to dust and dirt. None of these can keep out anhydrous ammonia, because the entire eye is about 80% water. A shot of ammonia under pressure can cause extensive, almost immediate damage to the eye. The ammonia extracts the fluid and destroys eye cells and tissue in minutes.

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[sbmini14]

Thank God for professionals like you. Unfortunately The US Government sees thing differently. THE LAW STATES ANY,ANY,ANY LEAK OF ANHYDROUSE AMMONIA MUST BE REPORTED. ANY CAN YOU SPELL ANY? OR DOES YOUR SCHOOL GO THAT HIGH? LOOK THINGS UP THEN TALK LIKE YOU KNOW SOMETHING.state facts and laws if you can spell them it's ok you can make some spelling errors if you like.You do need PPE WHEN WORKING AROUND ANY ANHYDROUS AMMONIA AT ALL! If I am wrong quoate the regulation that states no ppe required.

[safetyperson101]

I know for a fact that proper PPE is on the premises at Primeland. I used to inspect them regularly at all locations and I know that the safety program has only continued at greater strengths. I am not here to argue with you, just don't agree with the way you seem to have went about this.

[sbmini14]

Check the Osha reports and fines and then and then tell me how much you know.just check and see. if your right than whats the problem? Why would they get fined if the gear was there and the rules where being followed? It's not rocket science, Or maybe to you it is.

[sbmini14]

Proper PPE for Anhydrous or phostoxin was not given to the employees when asked. When training and PPE were requested, Proper PPE never came until the OSHA inspection. See OSHA records for violations. IT IS SAD WHEN PEOPLE RISK THE HEALTH OF THE EMPLOYEES AND THE CUSTOMERS. Maybe you have personal interest. cameras don't lie, do some research. With so much interest in the videos I will add more, Like people drinking and driving company rigs during work and giving beer to underage employees.

[HelloHansSolo]

Fuck, I wanted to see the dude die. Next time crank it up a little higher, will ya!

[spacecop67]

I worked for out fit like that. lowest bidder, setting me up for failure. they would have employees killed, back in the 90's.. They didnt train properly, you didnt know the proper procedure for going down man holes, how to use equipment, nothing. They finally were sued. Million dollars later, EPA, feds ,state,law suits, did them in.

[tonyslayden]

just so you people with no knowladge know the R.Q. of a chemical is reportable quanity

[tonyslayden]

the actual R.Q. of anhydrous ammonia is 100lbs. the R.Q. for ammonium hydroxide is 1000lbs. a leak of this scale is not over its R.Q. just a fyi for ya that having been said, i would have wrote that fool up so fast for not having at least a face shield and googles at the bare minumum his head would have spun off his shoulders. btw the recording that is being done here is a direct violation of privacy and trade acts wich most employees that work at anhydrous plants sighn

[milltj01]

@jillyismypuppy55 Farmers are exempt. But if a storage facility releases 100 lbs or more, they report to the National Response Center, state officials, and the LEPC within 15 minutes.

[milltj01]

That is incorrect. The reportable quantity for anhydrous ammonia is 100 lbs. All companies that store a certain amount of hazardous chemicals, such as ammonia, are required to comply with PSM (Process Safety Management). This is a multifaceted program including Emergency Response Plan, Safety Interlocks, and Procedures. Farmers are exempt from this.

[jillyismypuppy55]

so you are saying that when the farmer is filling his tank with anhydrous and unhooks the hose that he has to report the small amount that escapes from between the valves on the applicator and the hose? because i haven't filed a report for doing that in all of the years that i have been doing it

[stroisch73]

you are a moron

[worldsailor128]

Obey and "dont stir up trouble".

When I am 70 and alive and healthy, you will have died for the profit of others decades ago.

CEO's love morons like you.

[dodgeboydan]

I'll bet you don't keep a job very long do you? You admit you know nothing about anhydrous, so why are you here trying to stir up trouble?