CSB safety video detailing key lessons for preventing hydraulic shock in ammonia refrigeration systems based on the CSB’s investigation into the accident at Millard Refrigerated Services Inc. on August 23, 2010. 32,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia were released to the atmosphere, resulting in over thirty offsite workers being hospitalized – four in an intensive care unit.

The CSB will be presenting at GCAP’s Ammonia Safety Day May 28, 2015.  Click here for more info

Dangers of Hydraulic Shock!

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