May, 2015

This is a repeating event

201514MayAll DayST LEONARDS TOXIC RELEASE 2015Veolia , Hastings (GB)Lessons:Competency,Compliance with Standards,Control of Work,Process Knowledge,Risk Assessment,Workforce InvolvementIndustry:Waste TreatmentCountry:United KingdomLanguage:ENLoC:Material incompatibility Origin: MKOPSC Incident:Gas/vapour/mist/etc release to airHazards:Corrosive,Environmental,ToxicImpact:HUMAN (Offsite Injuries)Effects:< 100 InjuriesMaterial:Ammonia

Summary

Ammonia release at recycling center workers was evacuated. Shelter in place was issued in nearby areas.

Source: A web-based collection and analysis of process safety incidents (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0950423016302285)
Image Credit: BBC

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Origin

MKOPSCMary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center

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