A History of Troubles at Eureka Ice
(May 14, 2009) March 14, 1994
A failed pipe nipple at Eureka Ice releases 764 lbs. of anhydrous ammonia over 1 1/2 hours.
April 4, 1997
A routine inspection finds that workers had been improperly disposing of anhydrous ammonia into an outside floor drain.
Feb. 2, 2002
Eureka Ice is evacuated after a strong smell of ammonia and chlorine.
Aug. 29, 2002
A county environmental health inspector finds mislabeled/non-labeled Hazardous Waste containers. It also finds that the shop is in good order.
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Comment / By Mystified / May 15, 2009, 8:37 p.m.
This is disturbing. Thanks for all of this information. I had to call someone to find out that catastrophic release of ammonia’s hazard to public health and safety means the workers could get chemical burns in their lungs, or if trapped inside they could not breathe, and does not mean it could harm all of Eureka.
In fact this person just told me that anhydrous ammonia disapates in the air and breaks down in the water, so my questions were answered about the safety of our water and air quality.
When I read that the ammonia could cause some catastrophic event, I right away thought huge explosion or harming the air all around Eureka. Fortunately, this is not the case. Now I agree with using Headwater’s Funds for this new Ice Plant. I did not know they were having to get ice from Oregon, so now I agree this was the best decision.
When you use the word catastrophic hazard to public health and safety, could you please explain to people what that means. Luckily the first person I called happened to be an expert.