REPORT ON
CHEMICAL SAEETY AUDIT
CONDUCTED AT
NUNES COOLING, INC.
SALINAS, CALIFORNIA
MAY 1989
FINAL REPORT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1
1.0 INTRODUCTION 4
1.1 General Information 4
1.2 Purpose of Audit 4
1.3 Report Organization 5
1.4 Methodology 5
2.0 FACILITY INFORMATION 9
2.1 Detailed Site Description 9
2.2 Emergency Preparedness and Planning Activities. 1 1
3.0 HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS ON-SITE 1 4
3.1 List of Hazardous Chemicals On-Site 14
3.2 Anhydrous Ammonia 1 5
4.0 PROCESS INFORMATION 17
4.1 Storage and Handling 17
4.2 Process Description 1 7
4.3 Standard Operating Procedures 1 7
4.4 Equipment and Instrument Maintenance 1 8
4.5 Training Practices 1 8
5.0 HAZARD EVALUATION AND MODELING 20
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6.0
RELEASE PREVENTION, MITIGATION, AND
MONITORING SYSTEMS
6.1 Potential for Significant Accidents 2 1
6.2 Release Prevention Systems 21
6.3 Mitigation Systems 21
6.4 Back-Ups 22
6.5 Monitoring and Detection Systems 2 2
7.0 REPORT DISCLAIMER 2 3
8.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 2 4
9.0 APPENDICES
A.l Attachment "A" 2 7
NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER RELEASE REPORT and
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE QUESTIONNAIRE
A.2 Attachment "B" 2 8
SITE LOCATION MAP
A.3 Attachment "C" 2 9
CORRESPONDENCE
A.4 Attachment "D" 3 0
FACILITY DIAGRAM and PIPING SCHEMATIC at
LOCATION of AMMONIA RELEASE
A.5 Attachment "E" 3 1
VULNERABLE ZONE DISTANCE MAP
A.6 Attachment "F" 3 2
BUSINESS RESPONSE PLAN and HAZARD
COMMUNICATION EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAM
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Attachment "G"
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
FOR ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
Attachment "H"
VAPOR COMPRESSION REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
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Executive Summary
The Chemical Accident Prevention (CAP) program within U. S.
EPA originated from concerns raised by the release of methyl
isocyanate at Bhopal, India, and of aldicarb oxime at Institute,
West Virginia. Awareness of the tremendous threat to public
safety posed by potentially similar incidents led to a program
on preparedness and planning for emergency response to
chemical accidents. Concurrent to the development of this
program, Congress passed the Emergency Planning and Right
-to-Know Act of 1986. The CAP program promotes activities to
enhance prevention, since this is the best form of preparedness.
The basic philosophy of the CAP program is to identify the
causes of accidental hazardous substance releases, the means to
prevent them from occuring, and to promote industry initiatives
in preparedness and planning.
EPA's June 1988 report to Congress under SARA Title III Section
pointed out many issues and made a number of
recommendations on the course of prevention and preparedness
activities by EPA. First, the overall risk awareness of chemical
operations and distributors needs to be raised. Second, the study
indicated the need for new technologies in key areas such as
process area monitoring devices, back-up detectors, mitigation
devices, and practices to identify disabled equipment of these
sorts. Third, the report suggested a great degree of caution in
using real-time plume and dispersion models for potential
releases. In addition, it was indicated that employee familiarity
with methods of hazard evaluation was limited, which suggests
that ineffective and or improper techniques are being used.
Finally, examination of management practices revealed a failure
to place sufficient emphasis on issues such as standard operating
procedures, employee training, preventative maintenance, post
accident investigation, and a general lack of commitment to
safety. Many of the key concerns of the CAP program arise from
these recommendations and findings. Therefore, EPA is working
closely with other federal agencies, states, industry, professional
organizations, environmental groups, and academia to increase
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awareness of chemical hazards and emergency preparedness.
This joint effort will serve to share information on prevention
technology and practices, and create approaches to increase the
state of practice in chemical safety.
The Chemical Safety Audit (CSA) program is part of the CAP
program. It serves to investigate the causes of releases at facilities
and the equipment, procedures, training, and management
practices necessary to prevent or mitigate accidental hazardous
chemical releases. The audits are intended to enhance chemical
safety practices at facilities by providing recommendations to
management, and to supplement information acquired through
other data gathering programs. The collected information will be
evaluated by EPA, and its important features will be transferred
via trade associations and other networks to interested parties to
enhance chemical emergency preparedness and safety.
The purpose of chemical safety audits are to:
Assess chemical emergency prevention and mitigation
systems and procedures in applicable facilities.
Conduct a government file review to determine the
status of compliance with local, state, and federal
environmental programs and regulations.
Determine the need for independant media and
organization inspections.
Determine the potential for and consequences of off-site
chemical releases.
Recommend measures to correct safety hazards and
increase chemical emergency preparedness.
The incident that resulted in this audit was caused by chilled ammonia
being trapped in a closed piping section downstream from the ammonia
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pump; the ammonia warming to ambient temperature, over a one week
period of time, and vaporizing; thereby creating an excessive pressure;
and rupturing the flexible coupling that was included within the closed
piping section. The facility resolved this problem, to their satisfaction, by
drilling a 1/8 inch diameter hole through the check in the check valve that
is located immediately downstream of the ammonia pump. This results in a
minor loss of pressure due to the reverse flow of ammonia back to the
pumpm thereby increasing their pumping cost, but the facility is willing to
accept these results.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 General Information
This audit of Nunes Cooling, Inc. division of Nunes, Inc. at its
Salinas, California plant was conducted under the authority of
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
and Liability Act (CERCLA) as amended by the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) , the Resource
Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA), the Clean Air Act, and EPA's
Accidental Release Information Program. Nunes Cooling, Inc.,
located at 930 Johnson Avenue in Salinas, California (see
facility location map, Appendix A.2, Attachment "B")
refrigerates crated lettuce and cauliflower for on-site storage
and subsequent transportation by truck or rail. It is a division
of Nunes, Inc. which is located at 757 Abbott Street, Salinas,
California.
The EPA Chemical Safety Audit Team (CSAT) performed a
facility audit at Nunes Cooling on 12 and 13 May 1989.
1.2 Purpose of Audit
Nunes Cooling was selected for audit to follow-up on an
accidental release of anhydrous ammonia which occurred
on November 22, 1988. CSATs primary interest in
conducting an audit at Nunes Cooling was that multiple
personnel were exposed to the ammonia. The original
National Response Center report indicated that nine(9)
individuals required medical attention, whereas the final
tally showed that twelve(12) individuals required
medical attention.
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1.3 Report Organization
In addition to data gathered during the audit, this report
encompasses information obtained prior to the audit as
well as follow-up questions. Sections of this report that
are the most pertinent to the Nunes Cooling audit are
(2.0) Facility Information, which includes a site
description and emergency planning activities, and (6.0)
Release Prevention, Mitigation and Monitoring Systems,
which describes Nunes Cooling corrective engineering to
prevent another release of the same type.
1.4 Methodology
Nunes Cooling, Inc. was selected as an audit candidate
after a thorough review of the National Response Center
release reports by the Office of Health and Emergency
Planning, EPA Region IX. The decision to conduct an audit
at Nunes Cooling was made by the Chemical Safety Audit
Team after a thorough review of the material available to
the team prior to the audit. On November 22, 1988, an
estimated 2,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia was released
from a cooling shed forming a plume large enough to affect an
evacuation. The release occurred at 1430 hours and was
reported to authorities by a Salinas Police Department (SPD)
officer in the vicinity who detected a strong odor of ammonia.
Emergency responders to the incident were the Salinas
Fire Department (SFD), Salinas Police Department (SPD), and the
Monterey County Department of Health (MCDH)(see
correspondence, Appendix A.3, Attachment C). SFD Hazmat
teams entered the cooling shed, shut the valves to the
refrigeration unit and diked the liquid ammonia while SPD
provided crowd and traffic control. Nunes, Inc. and two(2)
other businesses were evacuated. Twelve(l2) civilians received
hospital treatment following exposure to the ammonia vapor.
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The release occurred due to the failure of a flexible
piping connector (flex-joint) on a low pressure receiver
liquid feed line (see Appendix A.4, Attachment "D"). Following
an annual shut-down operation, cold liquid ammonia had been
inadvertently trapped between two(2) closed valves. As the
liquid warmed, pressure in the line increased causing the
flex-joint to fail. Approximately 2,000 pounds of ammonia was
released from a 1,200 gallon receiver (estimated by operating
personnel to be one-third full).
The cause of the release was reported to the National
Response Center as operator error. Shutdown operations
had not been managed by experienced personnel,
management personnel were out of state conducting
operations at another Nunes Cooling facility, resulting in a
failure to ensure that all lines were bled-off after system
shutdown.
Originally, correspondence pertaining to the proposed
audit was directed to Lee & Pierce (consulting engineers
engaged by Nunes Cooling to ensure environmental
compliance), Lee & Pierce had notified the National
Response Center of the release and was incorrectly shown
on the release report printout as the "spiller's company"
Lee & Pierce forwarded the correspondence (three
letters)to Nunes Cooling and notified EPA of the error on
May 1989. Subsequent correspondence was directed
to Nunes Cooling. Appendix A.3, Attachment "C" contains
copies of this correspondence.
The Chemical Safety Audit Team was assembled from the
limited supply of personnel who had completed the
Chemical Safety Audit training program. The team
consisted of the following personnel:
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A. Richard Horner EPA/Washington, D. C.
Selected as the team leader because of his
knowledge of how to conduct an audit, his
knowledge of Chemical Engineering, and his
experience in having participated in, or having
conducted, various audits.
B. Evelyn Wachtel EPA/San Francisco, CA.
Selected as the deputy team leader because of her
knowledge of how to conduct an audit, and her
experience in having participated in various audits.
C. William Blank AARP/EPA/San Francisco, CA.
Selected because of his engineering and
construction experience in petro-chemical facilities
and electrical generating stations.
D. Nancy Parson TAT/Ecology & Environment
Los Angeles, CA.
Selected because of her experience as a Technical
Assistance Team member providing technical
assistance to EPA Region IX on various projects.
The team, assembling from three(3) different sources of
origination, made their own travel arrangements and
gathered at the Colton Inn in Monterey, CA. the evening
prior to the audit, for their organizational meeting.
Preparations for the audit included a thorough review of
the pertinent documentation in the possession of the EPA
Rgeion IX, requesting and receiving additional
documentation from the nominated facility for the audit,
and a thorough review of the additional documentation
received from the facility.
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Nunes facility representatives involved in the audit were:
Lynn Thompson-Plant Manager/Nunes Cooling, Inc.
Mike McCauley -Chief Foreman/Nunes Cooling, Inc.
Steve Hillman -Safety Officer/Nlines, Inc.
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2.0 FACILITY INFORMATION
2.1 Detailed Site Information
Nunes Cooling, Inc., is actively engaged in the business of
refrigerating produce for Nunes, Inc. They only
refrigerate produce that was grown on the farms of
Nunes, Inc. They operate eight(8) months of the year
with a four(4) month shutdown during the local winter
when lettuce and cauliflower are not harvested. Twenty
-three(23) employees work in two(2) shifts unloading
harvested produce from farm-haul vehicles to be cooled
and transferring the cooled produce from storage to
load-out into long-haul refrigerated transport trucks.
The facility is located on approximately two(2) acres and
consists of a "new cold room"( 12,000 square foot storage),
an "old cold room"(9,200 square foot storage), a machine
shop, two(2) ammonia refrigeration units, a loading dock
and three(3) offices. The facility diagram is located in
Appendix A.4, Attachment "D".
The two(2) skid mounted refrigeration units are located
outside. One unit is permanently mounted on a concrete
foundation while the other is temporarily located on an
aggregate rock base. The cold rooms are fixed structures
with concrete floor slabs.
Salinas and its immediate surrounding areas is flat. It is a
very productive agricultural area with sufficient supplies
of underground water to sustain the farming activities.
The Pacific Ocean is fifteen( 15) miles to the West with no
intervening range of hills to interfere with the on-shore
air movement, resulting in the prevailing air movement
from the West. The wintry storm season, late Fall to
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early Spring, can result in strong winds, generally from
the North or from the South, with accompanying
precipitation.
Nunes Cooling is located in a light industrial area in the
southerly sector of Salinas, CA.. To the North is light
industry, the Southern Pacific Railroad, and U. S. Highway
101 (one of the principal routes between San Francisco
and Los Angeles) in the first mile; the second mile is fully
developed residential area. To the East is light industry,
the railroad and the highway in the first mile; the second
mile is devoted to the Salinas Municipal Airport. To the
South is essentially agricultural properties. To the West is
several miles of fully developed residential area,
including the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
approximately one-half(l/2) mile West of Nunes Cooling.
The vulnerable zone is an estimated geographical area
surrounding the facility that, following an accidental air
release, may be subject to concentrations of ammonia at
levels that could cause irreversible acute health effects or
death to human population. This is an estimate only, as
release and dispersion methodologies are not precise and
rely on assumptions. The following estimation is based
on procedures outlined in the EPA publication "Technical
Guidance for Hazards Analysis"(December, 1987).
The maximum quantity of ammonia that could potentially
be released from Nunes Cooling at any given time is
9,690 pounds from the vacuum retort refrigeration unit.
At stable atmospheric conditions with a wind speed of 3.4
miles per hour, the vulnerable zone distance is 1.9 miles.
This is mapped in attachment E. As wind direction at the
time of an accidental release cannot be predicted, all
possible wind directions and subsequent plume paths
must be considered. Therefore, a circle has been drawn
around the facility with the estimated vulnerable zone
distance of 1.9 miles as the radius.
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2.2 Emergency Preparedness and Planning Activities
Nunes cooling made available to the Chemical Safety
Audit Team their Business Response Plan dated 31
December 1986. This plan is contained in Appendix A.6,
Attachment F. Emergency response systems outlined in the
plan include:
Notification Procedures
A step by step explanation of actions to be
taken in the event of a release. This addresses
hazard determination, notification of local
emergency responders, scene management,
evacuation, clean-up responsibility,
decontamination, emergency medical
response and identification.
Notification procedures of hazardous
materials incidents involving fires,
waterways, natural gas leaks and other
releases.
Responsibilities of the Business Emergency
Coordinator and personnel.
Site Plan and Facility Layout
States that the location of hazardous
materials, emergency response equipment
and emergency exits are indicated on
facility layout attachments.
Release reporting consists of notifying
Monterey County Department of Health and
the Office of Emergency Services, State of
California.
Evacuation procedures which include signals,
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notification, supervision and exit routes
(references facility layout attachment for
route locations).
Training Program
All new employees who will be working with
or around hazardous materials are required to
attend a hazardous materials training session
and an annual refresher safety meeting in
May. The initial training session includes
familiarization of the plan, emergency
response procedures, Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS) and a review of the specific
hazardous materials found in the work area
including health hazards, release detection,
safe handling and first aid.
The plan references a Business Emergency
Action Team in its Emergency Response
Checklist which itemizes actions and
responsibilities of the team in the event of an
actual or anticipated spill/release.
The chemical inventory can be found in
Appendix A.6, Attachment "F" of this report
(start on page 83)
The Hazard Communication Program is
annexed in Appendix A.6, Attachment "F" of
this report(start on page 91).
The extent of the facility's Title 111 activities are written in the
Business Plan. Activities beyond the scope of the plan are
limited. The facility has not interfaced with the community
with regard to preparedness planning and there is no
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epresentation on the Local Emergency Planning Committee
LEPC). No public notification and alert procedures have been
istablished. Formal procedures to investigate a release and
ncorporate the results into safety practices have not been
lefined.
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HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS ON-SITE
3.1 List of Hazardous Chemicals On-Site
Amasol Vari-Purpose SAE 90 Gear Lubricant
Almagard Vari-Purpose Lubricant
Monolec Power Fluid
Chlorine (CI2)
AW Hydraulic Oil 46
Delo 400 Motor Oil SAE 15W-40
Thinner
B Thinner
NUTO H 46 Hydraulic Oil
Formaldahyde-"Odor Control 3860" (w/Methanol)
Waste Motor Oil
30 Motor Oil
Oxidizer(02)
Acetylene Gas
Carbon Dioxide
Argon Gas
Propane HD 5
TT 10,000 Tower Treatment"
Ammonia
AW Machine Oil
Refrigeration Oil 68
The hazardous chemical specifically addressed in this
audit is ammonia because of the quantity stored and
its release potential. The MSDS supplied by Nunes Cooling
for anhydrous ammonia is located in Appendix A.7,
Attachment "G".
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Anhydrous Ammonia
Anhydrous Ammonia is a colorless gas with the pungent
characteristic odor of ammonia. It is soluble in water and
dissolves to form an alkaline ammonium hydroxide
solution with the evolution of heat. Although it is
considered nonflammable under conditions likely to be
encountered, it can be ignited with an appropriate
ignition source within a relatively narrow range of
concentrations in air. Containers may rupture violently
due to overpressurization if exposed to fire or
excessive heat for sufficient time duration. The liquid
product weighs approximately 5.7 pounds per gallon at
its low boiling point of -28°F.
The major hazard of anhydrous ammonia spills is that the
product will boil or vaporize rapidly upon release to form
a substantial vapor cloud or plume that may expose
downwind areas to toxic concentrations in air over
considerable distances. Also to be noted is that the
product is corrosive to aluminum, tin, copper, lead, silver,
zinc and other alloys; forms highly explosive products
with calcium hypochlorite bleaches, gold, mercury, and
silver, is otherwise reactive with a variety of chemicals,
and is corrosive to bodily tissues. Contact of liquid ammonia
with the human skin may cause frost bite as well as first
and second degree chemical burns which are often severe
and may be fatal if extensive.
Levels of Concern
Level 1: 35-400 ppm. Due to the strong irritating
properties of ammonia gas, most individuals will
be prompted to leave the area of exposure before
severe acute or chronic signs and symptoms
develop. Mild to prominent eye, nose, and throat
irritation can be noted. No severe or lasting
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reactions are anticipated. Exposures should not
exceed one(l) hour.
Level 2: 500 ppm. Immediately Dangerous to Life and
Health level. Exposure should not exceed 30
minutes. Signs and symptoms that may develop
are nose, throat, and respiratory irritation,
lacrimation, and coughing.
Level 3: 700-1,000 ppm. This level could result in
severe acute effects with irritation of the eyes, nose
and throat, coughing and potential damage to the
upper respiratory tract., these effects may occur
within 15 to 30 minutes.
Level 4: 2,000-3,000 ppm. This level of exposure can
result in convulsive coughing, severe eye, nose and
throat irritation, damage to the upper respiratory
tract and potential permanent damage to the lungs,
possible edema of the larynx and accompanying
respiratory distress. Exposure to 5,000 ppm is
possibly fatal even with a short time duration.
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PROCESS INFORMATION
Nunes Cooling uses an ammonia refrigeration system to cool
produce to minus five(5) degrees centigrade. Heat is abstracted
by the conversion of ammonia from its liquid state to a vapor.
This vapor compression system (see Appendix A.8, Attachment H)
causes the refrigerant to absorb heat at low temperatures by
vaporization and to give up this heat elsewhere at higher
temperatures by condensation.
4.1 Storage and Handling
This ammonia refrigeration system is constructed of
carbon steel that is not passivated. Stainless steel flex
joints connect the piping throughout the system. Pressure
differentials in these systems range from 33 psi to 180
psi.
4.2 Process Description
There are two systems in use at Nunes Cooling. The first
is a compresser system which uses fan coil units
(evaporators) in the cold rooms. The second is a vacuum
retort system which reduces the pressure in the vessels
using vacuum pumps. The coils then attract water vapor
from the produce and cool the produce by evaporation.
4.3 Standard Operating Procedures
Nunes Cooling has an established system of Standard
Operating Procedures that appear to be more than
adequate for their operation. The operation of the cooling
system is taken care of by the management level personnel.
The balance of the normal operations consist of off-loading
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the cartons of produce from the farm-haul trucks, moving the
produce into the the chilling room, removing the produce from
the chilling room, and loading the produce into the long-haul
transport trucks. All of these material handling operations
center around the use of fork-lift trucks powered by internal
combustion engines.lt was noted, while observing the material
handling operations, that the operators of the fork-lift trucks
were well trained and were operating the fork-lift trucks in a
safe and well organized manner.
4.4 Equipment and Instrument Maintenance
All of the equipment and instrumentation appears to be well
maintained in a first-class operating condition. The sound
level of the operating equipment, and the vibrations associated
therewith, are normal. Major repairs or rehabilitations are
scheduled during the off-season (winter) when the plant is not
in operation. All of the equipment and instrumentation is
thoroughly checked prior to plant start-up, in an attempt to
ensure a complete season of cooling activity with no major
faults or shut-downs occurring. Instrumentation that was
observed appeared to have been properly selected for its
service as the normal operating readings were in the
mid-range of the instrument readout. All of the equipment
and instrumentation are clean with well maintained protective
paint coatings where appropriate. Leakage of lubricants or
process fluids was not observed.
4.5 Training Practices
The Training Practices established by Nunes Cooling appear
to be thorough and well thought-out. The training of the
fork-lift operators has resulted in a safe and efficient
operation (see Section 4.3- Standard Operating Procedures).
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The training of the management level personnel for the
operation of the cooling system is complete, the subject
incident occurred when all of the management level personnel
were out-of-state starting-up another Nunes Cooling facility.
Nunes Cooling has modified their Training Practices and their
Standard Operating Procedures so that at least one
management level individual is on, or available to, the jobsite
at all times. This change was instituted in an attempt to
preclude another occurance of the subject incident or a similar
type of incident involving the cooling system.
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5.0 HAZARD EVALUATION AND MODELING
Nunes Cooling does not utilize hazard evaluation or modeling
techniques.
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6.0 RELEASE PREVENTION, MITIGATION AND MONITORING SYSTEMS
6.1 Potential for Significant Accidents
The ammonia refrigeration system has a potential for
significant accidents as pressurized storage of a volatile,
extremely hazardous substance (CRF 40, Part 355, Appendix
has historically proven that significant accidents can and
do occur.
6.2 Release Prevention Systems
The refrigeration units have no pre-release protection
equipment which would capture, neutralize or destroy
a toxic chemical before it is released into the environment.
Bypass and surge systems are utilized, however, to minimize
accident potential.
6.3 Mitigation Systems
As a result of the November 1988 ammonia release, the
action taken by Nunes Cooling to prevent another ammonia
release that could occur due to trapped liquid was to drill a
one-eighth inch diameter hole through the check in each
check valve that could trap the liquid. This results in a minor
amount of leakage back to the pump but Nunes Cooling
has opted to accept the increased pumping costs in lieu of the
possibility of another accidental release.
This mitigative action was approved by the Chemical Safety
Audit Team and it was obvious that plant management had
taken aggressive corrective action by investigating the
cause of the release and reducing the possibility of future
releases by this engineering design change.
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6.4 Back-Ups
Back-up systems are not considered essential as the produce
cooling procedure is not normally considered to be critical.
There are many other produce cooling plants in the Salinas
area, and replacement parts and qualified maintenance
personnel are readily available.
6.5 Monitoring and Detection Systems
The existing instrumentation on the refrigeration system is of
the minimum extent required for proper operational use
only. It is suggested that a fully integrated system of detection
devices and alarms be investigated and considered for
installation, rather than depending upon a passerby to detect
an ammonia release.
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7.0 REPORT DISCLAIMER
The recommendations made in this report reflect information
concerning the Nunes Cooling, Inc. facility obtained during a U. S.
Environmental Protection Agency Chemical Safety Audit and from
records provided by the Nunes Cooling, Inc. facility. The
recommendations contained in this report are not mandatory and
EPA makes no assurances that if implemented, the recommended
actions contained in this report will prevent future chemical
accidents, equipment failures, or unsafe management practices,
and/or provide protection from a future enforcement action under
any applicable law or regulation.
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8.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOM MENDATIONS
The following reflect a general concensus of the Chemical Safety
Audit Team and were verbally relayed to L. Thompson and S.
Hillman of Nunes Cooling at the audit debriefing on 13 June 1989.
The facility's general appearance and housekeeping practices were
noted to be outstanding. The refrigeration systems were in good
order with no apparent evidence of corrosion or leaks. The Chemical
Safety Audit Team noted an absence of eyewash stations and
safety showers in locations of close proximity to chemicals and
suggested that some be installed.
Title III compliance is incomplete. The following items were noted
by the Chemical Safety Audit Team:
Section 312-Chemical inventory forms (Tier I) must be
resubmitted annually to the State Emergency Response
Commission, the Local Emergency Planning Committee
and the local Fire Department with jurisdiction over the
facility.
Section 302-Notification must be made to the State by
facilities that handle extremely hazardous substances in
excess of the threshold planning quantity.
Business Plan- The Business Plan is incomplete and should
be revised to address the following specific elements:
The Chemical Safety Audit Team was informed that
the Business Plan is revised every two years, however
the current plan is dated 31 December 1986 while the
audit debriefing was conducted on 13 May 1989.
Facility personnel to be contacted in an emergency
lists one person, L. Thompson. Alternates should be
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shown.
A Business Emergency Action Team is referenced in
the plan, however, the members are not named.
The plan refers to specific locations shown on maps,
e., evacuation routes and locations of emergency
response equipment, however, these locations are
not shown on the maps.
An evacuation plan detailing escape routes, internal emergency
notification procedures and location of safety equipment should be
posted. These plans and procedures should be exercised on a
regular basis to assure employee familiarity.
Alarms and intercoms between the administration office and the
cooling plant are not inter-connected. They should be inter-
connected and tested periodically.
Nunes Cooling has calculated their vulnerability zone, which is an
excellent start to conducting a general risk assessment and hazard
analysis activities. In addition, a vulnerability analysis should be
performed in the event of an earthquake.
Although employee training is addressed in the business plan, L.
Thompson stated that a safety program is not in effect at Nunes
Cooling. This training should be instigated. There should also be a
formalized training of the Business Emergency Action Team to
familiarize them with personal protection equipment, emergency
response procedures, etc., and to ensure compliance with 29 CFR
Part 1910.120.
The Safety Manager said that he devoted approximately five(5)
percent of his workweek to safety related activities, with the
balance of his time actively engaged in the functions of the
accounting section of the parent corporation. It is not believed
that a full time safety officer is required for Nunes Cooling
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considering the simplicity and the magnitude of their operations,
however, it is believed that more than two(2) man-hours per
week (five(5) percent of forty man-hours per week) of the
Safety Manager's time should be devoted to safety related
functions.
Upon responding to the ammonia release incident at Nunes
Cooling, the Salinas Fire Department declined to accept a
suggestion from Nunes personnel that the fire department
apply a water fog spray to the ammonia vapor release. This
suggestion was based upon the recommendation shown on
the Material Safety Data Sheet(MSDS) supplied to Nunes
Cooling by their ammonia supplier.(see Appendix A.7,
Attachment "G"). This MSDS had been sent to the City of Salinas,
but had not been effectively disseminated throughout the fire
department It is suggested that Nunes Cooling either directly,
through their trade association or through their Chamber of
Commerce, interface with the City of Salinas to ensure that
copies of the MSDS sheets for ammonia and for other relevant
chemicals are brought to the attention of the city officials and
are effectively disseminated throughout the fire department.
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APPENDIX A.l ATTACHMENT "A"
NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER RELEASE REPORT
and ACCIDENTAL RELEASE QUESTIONNAIRE
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SUBJECT: CONFIDENTIAL RECORD PRINTOUT
DATE: 02/16/89
TRIGGER: 10--> EXCEEDS RQ MULTIPLE & EHS
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RECORD IDENTIFICATIONdD): 20376
CODE OAT TO NRC(RDATE): 11/23/1988
COOE TIME TO NRC(RTIME): 1411
SPILL STATE(SST): CA
TRANSPORT HODE: F
OUTY OFFICER(DO): JTH
1. 2-
CHRIS CODE(CC): AMA
MATERIAL SPILLEO(HATSP): AMMONIA
CHRIS NAME: Anrnonla. anhydrous
QUANTITY SPILLED(QUA): XToOO.jo^
UNITS: \&Sr^
QUANTITY IN VATER(QUAU): 0.00
UNITS IN UATER(UNITSV): NON
SPILLER'S COHPANY(CORG/DORG):
SPILL CITY. COUNTY(SCITY.SCOUNTY):
SPILL LOCATION l(LOCl):
SPILL LOCATION 2(LOC2):
OAY SPILLEO(DASPl):
TIME SPILLED(TMSPI):
MEOIUM:
WATERWAY AFFECTED(WWY):
CAUSE:
DESCRIPTION OF CAUSE(DESCl):
DESCRIPTION OF CAUSE(0ESC2):
VEHICLE ID(VIO):
JEATHS(OEA):
INJURED(INJ): 9
EVACUATIONS?(EVAC): T
PROPERTY DAMAGE(PROP)
REPORT NUMBER(RNO): 1S850
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3.
0.00
0.00
P3t3 530 343
0.00
0.00
LEE AND PIERCE INC.
11/22/1988
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DAMAGES?(OAM): F
REMEDIAL ACTI0N(ACT1):
REMEDIAL ACTI0N(ACT2):
NOTIFIED: EPA? F REGION(EPAR):
FIR£ OEPT RESPONOEO AS WELL AS COUNTY HEALTH OIRECTORS.
9 TIME: 1421 USCG? F UNIT(CGU):
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9THERS NOTIFIEO(AGENC):
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION(Ml)
MISCELLANEOUS INF0RMAT10N(M2)
MISCELLANEOUS INF0RMATI0N(M3)
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION^)
MTE HAROCOPY(DHC):
WRISDICTION(JURI);
>ATE OF ENTRY(DE): 11/2S/1988
F RSPA_OHM? F RSPA_OPS? F OOT_FRA? F
MISC OOD? F CHEMTREC? F UNKNOWN? F
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EVACUATION OF .S MILE DIAMETER
OATE CANCELLATION LETTER(OCANL):
REPORTABLE(RPT):
OATE OF CKANGE(OC):
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54£> Abbott Sr. Suite A
5 A UN As f Ca. 93941
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June 1, 1989
Mr. Bill Blank
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION QUESTIONNAIRE
INITIAL REPORT
SECTION 1. FACILITY PROFILE
1. FACILITY NAME: NUNES COOLING, INC.
2. Dun &l Brndstrcct Number: 11 i 2 I- [511101- I 15 191 CI
3a. FACILITY MAILING ADDRESS:
P.O. I3QX 1585
Slrcci
SALINAS
Citv
CALIFORNIA
Siaie
93902
Zip Cofic
b.Facility physical address:
930 JOHNSON AVENUE
Sircei
SALINAS
Cny
CALIFORNIA
iiinie
93901
Zip Cooe
Latitude Longitude
4.
DEG
MIN
DEG
MIN
1
1
1
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5. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER
OR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: .
BOD NUNES
N.imc
7S7 ARFOTT S'I'Rilr.T
Street
SALINAS
City
CALIFOra-lLA
State
93901
Zip Code
6a. RESPONDENT:
b. DATE QUESTIONNAIRE
COMPLETED:
LYNN THOMPSON
Name
MANAGER
11 lie
930 JOHNSON AVENUE
Sirect
SALINAS
City
CALIFORNIA
State
93901
Zip Code
(408 ) 424-6442
1 elcphone
6/1/89
Indicate the total number of employees typically at the facility (include all full-time and part-lime
employees, all employees on paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid vacations, managers and corporate
officers at the facility). 23
S. Identify the four-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) that best describes your facility
operations and the primary product or service of this facility.
r
a. SIC code: _0_ J_ JL JL
b. Primary product or service: Agricultural production and shipping of
fresh vegetables
c. For facilities with multiple SIC codes, please identify the additional SIC codes.
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SECTION II. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE RELEASE PROFILE
The following section asks several questions concerning the accidental release of hazardous substances.' I
cxac: responses cannot be provided, please provide estimates using your best professional judgment.
9. Indicate the date release began.
A A - 22-11
(month) (day) (year)
Indicate date release ceased.
_1 _1 - 2 i - 1 I
(month) (day) (year)
*0. Indicate time of day release began.
2 : 3_ 0_
_ A.M.
_X P.M.
Indicate the time of day release ceased.
4 : 0_ 0_
_ A.M.
X P.M.
11a. Check the item below that best describes the status of the process line where the event occurred at
the time of release.
1. In operation
2. jx_ Temporarily inactive
3. Testing/Trial Run
4. Scheduled startup
5. Scheduled shutdown
6. New construction
7. During Maintenance
8. Production Changeover
b. Check the item below that best describes the current status of the process line where the event
occurred.
1. jc. In operation
2. Temporarily 'nactivc
3. Permanently closed
If item 2 or 3 is marked, answer Question 11c: otherwise go to question 12.
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c. Is the shut down of operations at the process line related to the accident.il release of lia/.irdou
substances?
X Yes
No
12a. Were federal authorities notified?
_X Yes
No
b. If yes. please indicate which federal authorities were notified:
1. X_ National Response Center telephone number called ( Ann) 424-8802
#15850
2. Coast Guard telephone number called ( )
3. EPA telephone number called ( )
4. Other (specify)
c. Indicate the date and time of day federal authorities were notified.
_1 _1 - i_ _I - JL JL (Dalc)
(month) (day) (year)
: (Time)
_ A.M.
_ P.M.
13a. Were state authorities notified? (Section 304 of Title III requires notification to the State Emergency
Response Commission for releases of Extremely Hazardous Substances or other substances
identified under CERCLA Section 101)
_X Yes
No
b. If yes. identify all state authorities notified concerning the release. (If more than one. please attach
list on separate page)
SEE ATTACHED LETTER
(Name)
OES Their «8803786
f Title)
(Agency)
Sa-ramento
(Ctty)
California
(State)
( )
(Telephone)
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c. Indicate I lie dale and time of dnv state authorities were notified.
_1 _1 - _2 _3 - _8 J3 (Date)
(month) (day) (year)
: (Time)
A.M.
P.M.
14a. Were local authorities notified? (Section 304 of Title III requires notification to the Local Emergenc;
Response Committee for releases of Extremely Hazardous Substances or other substances idcniifiec
under CERCLA Section 101)
_*Yes
No
b. If yes. identify all local authorities notified concerning the release. (If more than one. please attach lis:
on separate page)
SEE ATTACHED LET1KR
(Name) (lulc)
(Agency)
(City)
(State)
<___)
(Telephone)
c. Indicate the date and time of day local authorities were notified.
_1_1 - _2_3-_8JL (Date)
(month) (day) (year)
2 '• _L JL (Time)
_ A.M.
X P.M.
15a. Was the general public notified?
_ Yes
X No
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If vcs. indicate the person thai notified the general public of the release. (If more tlian one. pica',
attach list 011 separate page)
(Name)
d'itic)
(Agency)
(City)
(State)
( )
(Telephone)
For this particular release, what tvpc(s) of communication technologies were used by the facility to
alert and notify the public to evacuate or lake other safety measures?
a. Door-to-door notification
b. Loudspeakers/public address system
c. Tone alert radio/pagers
d. Siren/alarms
e. Modulated power lines
f. Aircraft
g. Radio
h. Television
i. Cable override
j. Telephone
k. _x None
1. Other (please describe)
Were members of the general public evacuated? b. Were members of the general public
shc!:crcd in place?
To the best of your ability, indicate the weather conditions at the time of release for each item below
Approximations arc acceptable.
X. Yes
No
Yes
No
If yes. please indicate number evacuated.
If yes. please indicate number evacuated.
a. Wind Speed (miles per hour)
b. Wind Direction
c. Humidity (percent)
d. Temperature (Fahrenheit)
e. Precipitation?
S_ SE
Yes X No
6 6
5 0
4
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19 Bricflv describe the circumstances thai led up 10 ihe release (if helpful include a sketch)
Cold amonia liquid was trapped bvtwppn twn v^Ivp^ t-Knt- v^rp g.hnr ncc
As the liquid warmed, pressure in the line increased causing a flex joint
to break.
21 Please check ihc one item below that best describes the location of the release within your facility
a. Process vessel
b. Storage vessel
c. Valves on process vessel
d. Valves on storage vessel
e. Piping on process vessel
f. Piping on storage vessel
g. Pumps
h. _x Joints
i. Unknown
j. Other (please describe)
11. How was the release first discovered? (check as many as apply)
a. Indication by process control device (gauge or monitor)
b. Chemical specific detector
c. General operator observation
d. Observation by foreman or supervisor
c. Injurv/dcath
f. Explosion/fire
g. Major environmental damage
h. Third party notification (i.e.. POTW. community, other facility)
i. _x.' Other (describe below)
Whon the joint hmVr» if p.iikw3 a in-i' "pr
heard hy an omployr.^ of <-hr> Mnn^e
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22. Please clicck the one item below that best describes the primary cau<;e of ihc release event (pi-.-:'.'/,
check one item only)
a. Equipment failure
b. X. Operator error
c. Bypass condition
d. Upset condition (explain below)
e. Fire
f. Maintenance activity
g. Unknown
h. Other (Please describe)
23. Please check any items below that describe additional causes of the release event, (check as many
items as apply)
a. Equipment failure
b. Operator error
c. Bypass condition
d. Upset condition (elaborate below)
e. Fire
f. Maintenance activity
g. Unknown
h. Other (Please describe)
24. Check the items that describe the end effects of the release event, (check as many as apply)
a. X_ Spill
b. Vapor release
c. Explosion
d. Fire
e. Other (describe)
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25n. In the tabic below, please estimate the quantity of each substance released to each, media. Be sure ;
specify the measurement unit.
Quantity
Chemical
la. Name
Anrroma
b. CAS #_
7664-41-7
c. Physical
State
Gas
d. Concentration Varied with tune
Media
(Air)
Surface Water
Land
Scwcr 10 Treatment
Facility
2000
Unit
J£S_
2a. Name_
b.CAS #
c. Physical
Slate
Air
Surface Water
Land
Sewer to Treatment
Facilitv
d. Concentration
3a.Name
b.CAS *
c. Physical
State
Air
Surface Water
Land
Scwcr to Treatment
Facilitv
d. Concentration
4a. Name
b.CAS #
c. Physical
State
Air
Surface Water
Land
Sewer 10 Treatment
Facilitv
d. Concentration
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b. Please check the items below thai describe your methods or source of information for your responses m
Question 25a. (check as many as apply)
physical properties and ambient conditions
on-line instrument
X engineering estimate
tank/system inventory
chemical analysis
effluent measured
inventory check
computer simulation
process records
no release to media
other (please describe)
26a. Did any substances identified in Question 25, migrate beyond the legal boundaries of your facility (for
example, a vapor release was carried by prevailing wind beyond the fence line of your facility)?
X Yes (If yes. please answer Question 26.b and c)
No (If no. skip Question 26.b and answer Question 26c)
b. In the table below specify the quantities of substances that migrated beyond your facility boundaries.
Chemical Media Quantity Unit
(Air) 2000 Lbs
1. Name: AiTTCnia Surface Water
Land
Plnsical state: Gas POTW
2. Name:
Physical state:
Air
Surface Water
Land
POTW
3. Name:
Physical state:
Air
Surface Water
Land
POTW
4. Name:
Physical state:
Air
Surface Water
Land
POTW
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c. Plcnsc clicck llie Mcms below thai describe vour methods or source of mforni.ition for your rc'pmv •
question 26b.
physical properties and ambient conditions
on-line instrument
X engineering estimate
tank system inventory
chemical analysis
effluent measured
computer simulation
inventory check
process records
assumed
other (please describe)
27. Did injuries occur among facility employees or contractors as a result of the event?
_ Yes
_X No
a. If yes. please indicate number of injuries.
b. How many of these received hospital treatment?
Number treated unknown
c. Did deaths occur among facility employees or contractors as a result of the event?
_ Yes
_X No
If yes. please indicate number of deaths.
28. Did injuries occur among the general public as a result of the event?
_X Yes
No
Don't know
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a. If yes. please indicnle number of injuries.
1 2
b. How many of these received hospital treatment?
1 2
_X Number treated unknown
c. Did deaths occur among the general public as a result of the event?
_ Yes
_X No
Don't know
If yes, please indicate number of deaths.
19. Please indicate the environmental effects that occurred as a result of the release:
a. Fish kills
b. Vegetation damage
c. Soil contamination
d. Groundwater contamination
e. _ Wildlife kills
f. _X None
g. Other (please specify)
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SECTION III. CLEANUP AND PREVENTION PROFILE
0. Please describe the immediate response activities taken to contain or minimize the release.
There was so minimum of a release that all anmonia vaporised before
Contaminating soil. As soon as possible valves were shut off.
1. Did your facility undertake cleanup of the release?
Yes (If yes, skip Question 32a.)
X No
Please supply tlic name and address of the party responsible for cleanup.
None required
(Name) (Tnlc)
(Agency)
(City)
(State)
( )
(Telephone)
r. Has cleanup of the release been completed?
Yes (If ves. please answer Questions 32c.)
No (If no. please answer Question 32d.)
c. Indicate the date cleanup activity ceased.
(month) (day) (year)
c. Please indicate the approximate dale completion of cleanup activity is expected.
(month) (day) (year)
. How did you dispose of the waste generated during the spill and cleanup?
On site
Off site
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Prior 10 this release event, winch types of form:ili/e
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Prior lo lliis release, what management activities related to s:ifctv and loss prevention have been
cm
ploy
cd7 (Check as many as apply)
a.
Employee safety (raining (c.g . OSHA training programs)
b.
Emergency Response training
c.
Employee testing
d.
Certification of operators on equipment/system
c.
Membership in CAER or other similar programs
f.
Release control program
g-
Accident investigation reports
h.
Research/conferences
i.
Safety loss prevention office/officer
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Corrective action process for deviation from rules
k.
Program to improve system design
1.
Y
None
m
Other (please describe)
For tliis particular release, what mcihod(s) of pre-release protection equipment (systems to capture
neutralize, or destroy a toxic chemical before it is released into the environment) is used by the facility'3
(Check as many items as apply)
a. Containment (i.e.. diking, dump tank - explain below)
b. Neutralization
c. Scrubber
d. Flares/incineration
e. Adsorbers
f. Spray curtain
g. _ Emergency Equipment (i.e.. lire fighting)
h. _X_ None
i. Other (please describe)
For this particular release. v.hal systems or procedures wctc employed by the facility to minimize
accident potential? (Check all that apply)
a.
Backup systems
b.
Redundant systems
c.
Minimize inventory
d.
Valve lock out
e.
Automatic shut off
f.
X_
Bypass and surge systems
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Manual override
h.
Limit capacity of equipment
i.
Standard Operating Procedures (logs, checklists)
j-
k.
Alarms
Interlocks
1.
None
m.
Other (please describe)
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39. In response to tins release, which of ilic following pre-release controls have been implemented or
modified to identify/prevent future potential releases7 (Check as many as apply)
a. _X Preventative maintenance
b. Regular equipment inspections and testing
c. Hazard assessment
d. Comprehensive audit
e. Regular evaluation of equipment designs
f. Increased process controls for operations monitoring and/or warning
g. Upgrading equipment
h. Revised standard operating procedures
i. Follow accident report investigation recommendations
j. Develop or refine emergency response planning
k. Other (please describe)
40. Describe the changes in the content of your training programs as a result of this release.
None
41. Describe the immediate equipment repairs and/or replacements. rmnagement practices, operations
changes, etc. made as a result of the release.
A grail hole was drilled in each check valve that traroed licuid.
42. What additional long term preventative measure(s) will be taken to minimize the possibility of
recurrence?
None
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APPENDIX A.2 ATTACHMENT "B"
SITE LOCATION MAP
28
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SITE LOCATION MAP
NUNES COOLING. INC.
SALINAS. CALIFORNIA
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APPENDIX A.3 ATTACHMENT "C"
CORRESPONDENCE
29
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SALIKAS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Field Incident Report
S . F . D.
Incident Number *
FIRE STATION 3
Sta. Run Report No . 4 819
DateH/22/88
Incident location 7 57 Abbott St.
Najne of occupancy or occupant Nunes
TYPE OF EMERGENCY
( ) EMS (see reverse) ( ) Structure
( ) Vehicle ( ) Debris
( ) Vegetation ( ) Service
( ) Other
CONTRACT AREA Yes { ) Sc
( ) Mutual Aid
(X) HAZMAT
( ) Move-up to Sta.
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CF1RS Report on all $ loss incidents
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Cp. Swart
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to several people. On arrival we were unable to locate anyone. Reques
first alarm and Haz Mat to respond. Ke made entry to the structure
and the building was empty and vacant. Met with the Ha2 Mat team and
assisted them with shutting down the valves to the ammonia unit. V&
assisted with dicking around the spill.
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APPENDIX A .4 ATTACHMENT
FACILITY DIAGRAM
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inc.
consulting engineers
546 ABBOTT ST.. SUITE A
SALINAS. CA 93901
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RICHARD G. LEE. P E.
FRANK D. PIERCE. P.E.
JACK VAN METER. P.E.
(408) 758-0096
(408) 758-6155
(408) 649-8000
FAX (408) 758-1213
May 16, 1989
UNITED STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region IX-Office of Health and Emergency Planning
215 Fremont St.-Mail Stop (T-6)
San Francisco, CA 94105
ATTN: William Blank
RE: EPA Chemical Safety Audit
Dear Mr. Blank,
We are in receipt of your letter dated 9 May 1989, regarding a
release reported by our firm that occurred in Salinas,
California, on November 22, 1988. Please be advised that the
release in question was reported by our office as consultants for
the Nunes Cooling Company located at 757 Abbott St., Salinas, CA.
For your information, I am enclosing a copy of our report to the
Monterey County Dept. of Health regarding the matter.
I have forwarded a copy of your letter to the Nunes Cooling
Company and as soon as we receive the background information that
you promised, we will be getting together with them to prepare
for the audit on your suggested dates. I will keep you advised
as to scheduling if a change is required.
Sincerely
Enclosu re
cc: Lyn Thompson
Enos Berrera
FDP/jas
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1. Plot plan of NUNES COOLING CO. facility.
2. Information on Anhydrous Ammonia.
3. Any available background material on handling subject
chemical.
4. Flow drawing [not P & ID] of system where release occurred.
5. Where subject chemical is handled:
a. in the facility.
b. in the process.
6. What emergency planning had been done by NUNES COOLING
CO. with respect to the chemical.
7. What kind of hazards assessments had been done by NUNES
COOLING CO.
8. What kind of safety training of personnel had been done by
NUNES COOLING CO.
9. Describe the handling of the chemical in an emergency
situation.
The foregoing listed information is required for the audit team to
prepare for the scheduled audit.
Encl: Letter dated 19 April 1988 re. ARIP.
Utter dated 9 May 1989 re. CHEMICAL SAFETY AUDIT.
Letter dated 12 May 1989 re. Chemical Safety Audit
Team training manual.
Sincerely,
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Chief, Office of Health and Emergency
Planning
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
vxttP REGION IX
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215 Fremont Street
San Francisco. Ca. 94105
19 MAY1989
NUNES COOLING CO.
757 ABBOTT ST.
SALINAS, CA. 93901
Subject: Accidental Release Information Program [ARIP] request for
information and CHEMICAL SAFETY AUDIT
Dear Sir:
The San Francisco office of the United States Environmental Agency
[USEPA] was notified by the Washington, D. C. office of the USEPA
that an accidental release of Anhydrous Ammonia occurred on
11/22/1988 at LEE & PIERCE Inc. in Monterey County. Subsequent to
said notification, the S. F. office of USEPA has transmitted to LEE &
PIERCE the following:
1. Letter dated 19 April 1988 re. Accidental Release
Information Program [ARIP] Request for Information
[correct date for letter is 19 April 1989].
2. Letter dated 9 May 1989 notifying LEE & PIERCE of a
CHEMICAL SAFETY AUDIT scheduled for 12/13 June
1989.
3. Letter dated 12 May 1989 re. a copy of the Chemical Safety
Audit Team training manual.
The S. F. office of the USEPA has now received notification from LEE
& PIERCE that they did report the accidental release, but the actual
release point was at the NUNES COOLING CO. facility. As a result of
said notification, the transmittals sent to LEE & PIERCE properly
belong to NUNES COOLING CO. and copies of the three[3] letters
itemized herein are enclosed herewith.
Please complete and rc.urn the ARIP Questionnaire as soon as
possible to enable our team to utilize same to prepare for the audit.
In addition, with respect to the NUNES COOLING CO. facility, please
forward to the S. F. office of USEPA [ attn.: Bill Blank [T-6]] the
following:
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION IX
215 Fremont Street
San Francisco, Ca. 94105
15 MAY 1989
LEE & PIERCE
546 ABBOTT ST., SUITE A
SALINAS, CA. 93901
ATTN.: FACILITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: CHEMICAL SAFETY AUDIT TEAM TRAINING MANUAL
Dear Sir:
As you have been previously notified, your facility has been selected
for a CHEMICAL SAFETY AUDIT. The concept of this audit is new to
the chemical industry and users of their products. Subject manual
was utilized as the text for the CHEMICAL SAFETY AUDIT TEAM
training program, a five-day program that has been completed by All
members of the audit team. A copy of subject manual is transmitted
herewith for use by yourself and other appropriate personnel to
familiarize yourselves with the concepts of a CHEMICAL SAFETY
AUDIT. Typical questions that will be asked are scattered throughout
the text. Some documentation, see Section 1.2 on page 14/15, will be
requested. Please have copies of whatever documentation is
pertinent available for us at the time of the audit.
Sincerely,
Jeffery Zelikson
Chief, Hazardous Waste Management Division
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION IX
215 Fremont Street
San Francisco, Ca. 94105
12 MAY 1989
LEE & PIERCE
546 ABBOTT ST., SUITE A
SALINAS, CA. 93901
ATTN.: FACILITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: CHEMICAL SAFETY AUDIT TEAM TRAINING MANUAL
Dear Sir,
As you have been previously notified, your facility has been selected
for a CHEMICAL SAFETY AUDIT. The concept of this audit is new to
the chemical industry and users of their products. Subject manual
was utilized as the text for the CHEMICAL SAFETY AUDIT TEAM
training program, a five-day program that has been completed by
ALL members of the audit team. A copy of subject manual is
transmitted herewith for use by yourself and other appropriate
personnel to familiarize yourselves with the concepts of a CHEMICAL
SAFETY AUDIT. Typical questions that will be asked are scattered
throughout the text. Some documentation, see Section 1.2 on page
14/15, will be requested. Please have copies of whatever
documentation is pertinent available for us at the time of the audit.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Zelikson
Director, Hazardous Waste
Management Division
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audit. If you wish lo assert a business confidentiality claim for part
or all of the information collected, such a claim must accompany the
information when it is received by EPA, or it may be made available
to the public without further notice to you. Information covered by a
confidentiality claim will be disclosed by EPA only to the extent, and
by means of the procedures, set forth in EPA regulations at 40 CFR
Part 2.
EPA would like to conduct this audit in a constructive positive
manner. The EPA solicits your prompt response to the above request.
If you have any questions about the audit or the Chemical Safety
Audit program, please contact William Blank, EPA Region IX, Mail
Stop [T-6], TEL:[415] 995-5267 for further information.
Sincerely,
Jeffery Zelikson
Director, Hazardous Waste Management Division
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION IX
215 Fremont Street
San Francisco. Ca. 941 05
9 MAY 1989
LEE & PERCE
546 ABBOTT ST., SUITE A
SALINAS, CA. 93901
ATTN. FACILITY MANAGER
Dear Sir,
Through the records retained by the National Response Center
pursuant to Section 103[a] of the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 [CERCLA], the
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency has identified your facility
as a site at which there has occurred a reportable release of a
CERCLA hazardous substance. The EPA is currently conducting
chemical safety audits of particular facilities identified through the
Section 103[a] reporting system for the purpose of identifying
technological and managerial mechanisms that might be undertaken
to prevent future threatened releases harming human health and the
environment. The audit includes an on-site visit in which a review of
equipment, procedures, training, and management techniques is
conducted to identify the cause of release.
Due to the report filed by the LEE & PIERCE facility under Section
103(a) of CERCLA, LEE & PIERCE has been chosen as a potential
c?ndidate for an EPA chemical safety audit. Accordingly, the Agency
is requesting your cooperation in an audit of your facility by:
Richard Horner EPAAVashington, D. C.
Evelyn Wachtel EPA/San Francisco, CA.
Ed Snyder EPA/San Francisco.CA.
David Clark Technical Assistance Consultant
Ecology & Environment, Inc.
William Blank AARP/EPA/San Francisco, CA.
on or about June 12/13, 1989, or on a date convenient to you. Please
be assured that the audit team will make every effort to minimize
any interference with your plant operations during the actual safety
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reproduce the questionnaire locally, or you may submit a computer printout that provides the
requested information in the same format as the questionnaire for each individual release cited in
the first paragraph on page one of this letter.
This information must be sent to EPA within thirty (30) calendar days of your receipt of this letter.
Under Section 3008 of RCRA, 42 U.S.C. Section 6928, failure to comply with this request may
result in an order requiring compliance or a civil action for appropriate relief. Section 3008 also
provides for civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day for each day of noncompliance.
You are entitled to assert a claim of confidentiality for any information produced that if disclosed to
persons other than officers, employees, or duly authorized representatives of the United States
concerned with carrying out statutory authority would divulge information entitled to protection
under Section 1905 of Title 18 or the United States Code. The information required hereby must
be produced notwithstanding its possible characterization as confidential information or trade
secrets. Any information entitled to protection as trade secrets will be maintained as confidential
pursuant to procedures set forth in 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 2, Subpart B. Any
request for confidentiality must be made when the when the information is produced, since any
information not so identified cannot be accorded this protection by the Agency and may be made
available to the public without further notice.
This request for information is continuing. To the extent that the answers may be modified by
information acquired by you subsequent to you reply, you are requested to promptly supplement
your answers reflecting such changes.
Your response should be sent to:
Ms. Kathleen G. Shimmin
Chief, Office of Health & Emergency Planning
U.S. EPA.(T-6)
215 Fremont Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
If you need further information or have any questions, please contact Ms. Shimmin or her staff at
(415) 974-7477.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey T^likson
Director, Toxics & Waste Management Division
ENCL; ARP QUESTIONNAIRE- Instructions and INITIAL REPORT
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T— UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION IX
215 Fremont Street
San Francisco. Ca. 94105
CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED NO. P 313 530 843
RNO 15850
ID 20376
19 APRIL 1988
FACILITY MANAGER
LEE AND PIERCE INC.
546 ABBOTT ST.-SUTTE A
SALINAS, CA. 93901
Re: Accidental Release Information Program (ARIP) Request for Information
Pertaining to the Release of Hazardous Substances or Hazardous Chemicals from
your MONTEREY COUNTY Facility on 11/22/1988 .
Dear Sir or Madam:
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is presently investigating the
circumstances surrounding the chemical release of ANHYDROUS AMMONIA solution and/or
other substances which occurred on or about 11/22/1988 . Our investigation concerns the actions
that have been taken as a result of that release and the potential for future releases from your facility
which may endanger public health or the environment.
We request that you provide us with all information and copies of documents described below.
Please be advised that this information is being requested pursuant to the authority of Section 3007
of the Resource.Conscrvation and Recovery Act (RCRA), 42 U.S.C. Section 6927, and Section
104 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA),
42 U.S.C. Section 9604, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
(SARA), PL 99-499.
Section 3007 of RCRA and Section 104 of CERCLA authorize the Administrator of the EPA to
require any person who generates, stores, treats, transports, disposes of, or otherwise handles
hazardous substances, including hazardous waste, to furnish information related to such for the
purpose of regulation enforcement, or determining the need to respond to releases of hazardous
substances. Pursuant to these statutory provisions you are hereby requested to provide the
following information that is in your possession or in the possession of any of your employees,
officers, agents, or attorneys. Please provide the information within thirty days of receipt of this
request.
Our investigation concerns the actions that have been taken as a result of the release and the
potential for future releases from the facility identified above. Therefore, your company is
requested to answer the questions in the attached questionnaire.
Some of the questions asked in the questionnaire are used to confirm information received at the
time the release was reported. A separate response must be submitted for each release. You may
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c. i o several f.n.bul jnecs one nine So] i n:-s Police
f P ) uuts. sro u°; ts prov iCc<) crow.-; ar.i
traffic control. Salinas Tire D3pa r tr.ent Haz^iat woil-.eri
t h -2 1 1 J »
Tor further i nf ocr.ct i on, see attached City of liclinas
Police Department incident report.
6. Identification of those hospitalized at Salinas Valley
Memorail Hospital or treated by their personal
physicians are as follows:
Sam Baker, 532 Pari; St., Salinas, CA S39C1
Robert 3omar, 632 Carr.pos Ave., Salinas, CA 929P1
Gilbert Cabrera, 672 Surrey Way, Salinas, CA 939L'5
.N i k e Caseni , Ala.neda Ave., Salinas, CA 93901
Karc Davila, 1112 Pel Mcnte tl, Salinas, CA S39C5
Tot. Kink, 16415 Kennedy St., Salinas, CA 93 9? 6
Dru Hoilingsworth, 17140 Gerlen Lane, Salinas, CA 92SG7
John Kelcson, 2035 Elkhorn Dr., Castroville, CA 95012
Robert Kartine2, 1511 Sepulveca Dr., Salinas, CA 939C6
Bruce Miccliel, 347 Solecad St., Salinas, CA y39C'l
Kevin Rawhoof, 604 Leslie Dr., Salinas, CA 939C6
tfarvin Sparkes, 15C7 Cherokee Dr., Sclinas, CA S39CC
7. Advice given to other individuals recardinq need for
riecical attention included:
Information recording posribJc nesltn hazards
associ ated ui th exposure to a.-ronia and where to see):
nepical attention for t:io£e exposed. Also, tn;s
information was oroaccast over the local racio and
television stations.
If you have any questions or consents please feel free to contact
Lee £r Pierce Inc. at (<3£) 75e-Cfl96.
Enclosure
cc: Lyn Inor. pson - Nunes Coolinc
Office of E.^ero?r.cy Services - CL'FRC
John P. Muller
NL/ja.>
Slnee rely
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iee&pi£Rce inc.
consulting engineers
546 ABBOTT ST., SUITE A
SALINAS. CA 93901
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I RAN'K D. PIERCE. P E
JACK VAN METER. P E.
(*08) 756-0056
(*08) 7S8-6ib5
(408) 649-8000
January 5, 198 9
FAX (408) 758-1213
TIM G RYAN. P E
DON LENKER. P.E
M0:c:rr.EY county departhlkt of health
12 70 :iot i v idad Rci.
Salinas, CA 93906-3198
t.r. Jon Jennings
Kb: j.'unes Cooling /.mrionia Release - November 22, 1SS3
L&F 5 38 195
De«\ r Jon,
¦Jncer E.F.A. SARA: Title III, Section 334, a folic. ;-ud written
emorcency notice is reoui rc-c after an initial report of a release
of =i< ">: tre-nely Hazardoos Substance. A copy of tnjs report will
nlso be sent to the State Office Of Emergency Services.
TV;:- fciloving information updates data induced i r. ths initial
i.c-ticc ;r,c also provides specifics on cCtucJ respc.-se actions
ta .ei :;y all parties cLrir.a tie f.'jnc-s Ccol i r.-j G*v5r.il release:
1. T.ie esti.nateo quantity of anhydrous e.r.r. c:m a releasee- to
tie at~.osp.iere was appro* i-.ately A'.K- ^aliens {2 f. :* lbi.
i; C6 octrees F. ambient air temperature). Tie ammona
-as released fro- a 120C gallon receiver i.-.iicli \:&r.
estimated by operating personnel to oe 1/5 full.
The 8T.aonia release i.-cs originally reported at
approximately 1<:2< hours. The spill wis completely
controlled and traffic controls were relaxed at
approximately 1G:C0 hours.
Tne release occurred due to failure of a flexible
pipinc connector on a lev.* pressure receiver liquid feed
lit.*. T:i ? equipment vds not ope r a t i r. j at tie ti^c- of
'.he release.
V.ic flexible pipjpi ccr.r.:::ior was tie c r .• y >: 2cc cf
c qc i p.; ent dsmrcrcv.' in t'-.c i.i::c»nt.
Deccrjption of response ta!:c-r:
)<:!< !irs: Officer \.*hec-luc reported i-y rjc.ic tna: a
Mrc::.^ :;c".c r of "*"r.! i w;:s present i r. t ic .-.re- o i
Abbott ."n;i J^fir.-so*! /.vc.
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RICHARD G LEE. P E
FRANK 0. PIERCE. P E.
JACK VAN METER. P.E.
TIM G RYAN. P.E.
DON LENKER. P.E.
LEE ^ PIERCE inc.
consulting engineers
546 ABBOTT ST . SUITE A
SALINAS. CA 93901
December 12, 1988
(408) 758-0096
(406) 758-61SS*
(408) 649-8000
FAX (40e) 758-1213
NUKES COOLING
P. 0. Box 1585
Salinas, CA 93902
ATTN: Lyn Thompson
RE: Ammonia Release November 22, 1988
L i P 188195
Dear Mr. Thompson,
As requested, we have filed the preliminary Emergency
Notification as requested by the EPA SARA TITLE III, Section 304 .
Included were the notification to the Local Emergency Planning
Committee (Monterey County Department of Health); the State of
California Emergency Response Commission (State of California-
Office of Emergency Services-OES); and as the release was greater
than 100 pounds, the National Response Center in Washington D.C.
This notification is described as follows:
1. Monterey County Department of Health-Written
Communication dated November 23, 1988, describing
release time, location, and estimated quantity. (See
attached.)
2. State of California Office of Emergency Services-verbal
report, dated November 23, 1988, their identification
number {8803786.
3. National Response Center, Washington D.C.-verbal report
dated November 23, 1988, their identification £15850.
Section 304 also requires that certain follow up written notice
be filed which will include:
1. An accurate estimate'of the quantity of raterials
released into the environment.
2. An accurate identification of the release duration.
3. An accurate description of how the release occured.ie,
accident, equipment failure, operator error etc.
4. Description of equipment affected.
5. Description of response actions taken including:
a) Initial response of facility personnel actions taken,
etc.
b) Who called err.eraency response services (911).
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November 22, l'JCo
MCMTERC* COU'.ITY HEALTH DEPT.
127W Nativiciau
Salinas, CA 5-3906
ATTN: Jon Jennings
RE: 3 Ilelo-sa, '.Junes Cooling In:.
•.JoveTi'oe-: 22, 1938
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As requiroo by Division 25, Che p tor G . 'J '.i , of the Health ar,-j
Safety Code, "Hazarc'ovJo Materials Release Rasponss Plan and
Inventory", Section 2S5C7, please note that a release of
apptoi: irately 2,000 pounds of a.rrr.onia refrigerant (H 3} o:cu: rod
at U'une s Cool l n.3, J c.m son Avenue, 3 a lj na 2 , California. The
release occ-jrreu between appro:: i.:.c teiy 2:33 an c: 3:U0 ?. V.. oi
Hove.Tjer 22, 19 S3, wnen a flexible connector ruptured. ~/)c
Salinas fir* Department responded to a call for assistance at
approximately 2:45 P.N. ar.ci assjnel control of t.ie incident.
An investigation is un-Jer vay to determine the exact ciuse of
failure ^ no : ty oi j.-.t:-. ..-< rrlo.5.:-:. .
For further information, please car.tact Lynn Tncroson of l.'unes
Cool, r,^ or f: 3 :iPierce a L Lee 1 Pierce Inc., Consulting
Engineers ( 43U-758-3306).
Sincerely,
MUNES COOL I t.'C, INC.
F. P.obert Nonas, President
cc: J. duller
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P. O. BOX 1S8 5 • SALINAS, CALIFORNIA 93902 • TEL. 1408) 424-2704
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City of Salinas
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222 LINCOLN AVE.
SALINAS. CALIFORNIA 92S
(408) 758-7236
CASE: 88- 313637 p;
CLASSiriCAIlUM(S)
HAZARD
LOCATION Of OCCURRENCE: 930 JOHNSON AVE
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On 11-22-88 at approximately 1424 hours, Off. Wheeluc reported to
radio a strong odor of an ammonia in the area of Abbott and Johnson
Ave.
Salinas Fire Department and HazMat teams responded, as did several
ambulances and nine SPD units. SPD units provided crowd ond traffic
control, while Salinas Fire Department HazMat worked the spill which
was located at the Nunes Freezing Co., 930 Johnson Ave.
HazMat incident commander, Tim Smith, of the Salinas Fire Department
advised that the spill was under control and all traffic controls
were released at approximately 1600 hours.
Smith further advised the spill was the liquid form of 1001
Anhydrious ammonia. Smith estimates between 56 and 60,000 cubic
feet spilled in the form of liquid and vapor clouds.
During this incident, eight civilians were transported to Salinas
Valley Memorial Hospital via ambulance related to this spill. No
police or fire personnel were reported injured.
The owner of the business, Bob Nunes, was contacted regarding this
incident. He stated he did not know what caused the spill, but
stated the leak occurred from a broken valve between the
refriQtrotion unit and cold storage room of the plant.
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SALINAS FIRE DEPARTKENT
Field Incident Report
£.F.D.
Incident Number
FIRE STATION ** Sta. Run Report Nq .8800^819 Date n^22^88
Incident location Nunes Coapany - Johnson Ave
Name of occupancy or occupant_
TYPE OF EMERGENCY CONTRACT AREA Yes ( ) N<
( ) EMS (see reverse) ( ) Structure ( ) Mutual Aid
( ) Vehicle. ( ) Debris
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SALINAS FIRE DEPARTMENT S.F.D.
Field Incident Report Incident Nuinber^
FIRE STATION (r Sta. Run Report Nq . Date/ \hzf8S
Incioent location 9*?)O ^ Vf"
Name of occupancy or occupant_ k/t>7/Ue£ P/XclCiUe^
TYPE OF EMERGENCY CONTRACT ARIA Yes ( ) No
( ) EMS (see reverse) ( ) Structure C ) Mutual Aid
( ) Vehicle ( ) Debris pS-—HAZMAT
( ) Vegetation ( ) Service ( ) Move-up to Sta.
( } Other
Complete CTIRS Report on all ? loss incidents
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SALINAS FIRE DEFAR7KENT S.F.D.
Field Incident Report Incident Number^
FIRE STATION 6 sta. Run Report Hp . //// Date 11/22/BS
Incident location Johnson Ave,
Name of occupancy or occupant ^ee Sta. 111 Report
TYPE OF EMERGENCY CONTRACT AREA Yes ( ) f
( ) EMS (see reverse) ( ) Structure ( ) Mutual Aid
( } Vehicle ( } Debris ( ) HAZMAT
( ) Vegetation ( ) Service (3$ Move-up to Sta.
( ) Other
Complete CFIRS Report on all $ loss incidents
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SYNOPSIS:
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See Sta. Ill Report for specifics.
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LEVEL ACTIOS CONTACT TIKI/BY
-J DISPATCH NOTIFY: CDF to RESPOND on this Crass Fire
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DISPATCH NOTIFY: WMCF to RESPOND on this Crass Fire
to Assist.
DISPATCH NOTIFY: SRTD to RESPOND on this Crass Fire
to Assist
RESTAT CONTACT:
RE STAT NOTIFY:
A Working
Incident
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RISTAT HOTIFY:
DISPATCH NOTIFY:
1C by Radio, OBTAIN a Status Report /V
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2. The OFF-DUTY Personnel requested
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3. The OFF-DUTY Personnel to Staff ^ __ ! 'E, as requested by IC.
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IC^CF to RESPOND to this Incident
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DISPATCH NOTIFY:
SRTD to RESPOND to this Incident.
Clve Location
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APPENDIX A.4 ATTACHMENT
FACILITY DIAGRAM
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APPENDIX A.5 ATTACHMENT "E"
VULNERABLE ZONE DISTANCE MAP
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APPENDIX A.6 ATTACHMENT "F"
BUSINESS RESPONSE PLAN
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DUSINESS RESPONSE PLAN
NUNES COOLING, INC.
757 Abbott Street
Salinas, Calif. 93902
'December 31, 190G
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BUSINESS RESPONSE PLAN
SUBJECT PAGE
'• Introduction 1
Dnergency Coordinator and Emergency Contacts 2
Notification Procedures 3
Hazardous Material Incidents 4
Responsibilities 5
Releases to be Reported (TOR) 6
Evacuation Plan 7
Training 8
Checklist for Emergency Response 9
APPENDIX
Site Plan Attachment A-l
Facility Layout Attachment A-2
Site Location Attachment A-3
Hazardous Materials Attacfwent B
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Drployee Training Program Attactwcnt C
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BUSINESS RESPONSE PLAN
lntroductIon
This Plan Is designed to minimize hazards to employees, public
health or the environment from fires, explosions, or any unplanned
sudden or non-sudden release of hazardous materials, hazardous
waste or hazardous constituents to air, soil, surface water or
groundwater. The Plan Is designed to set procedures tor reporting
all releases, or threatened releases, of hazardous materials..
Monterey County Environmental Health Department will be notified
within 30 days after a change to this Plan or change of inventory.
This Plan will be recertified every two years from Initial date of
submission. The Monterey County Environmental health Department
will be notified Immediately on all releases, or threatened
releases, or hazardous materials.
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BUSINESS RESPONSE ELM
Emergency Coordlnator and Emergency Contacts
PRIMARY CONTACTS
Name Buslnesa Phone Home Phone
* Lynn Thompson (emergency contact) <408)424-6442 757-0641
Emergency Center (Monterey County) 911
Monterey County Health Dept. 757-1061
Division of Environmental Health
ALTERNATE CONTACTS (BUSINESS)
Name
CHEMTREC (material Inforation)
Poison Contol Center
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
Ambulance: A-l Ambulance Service
FOR HIGHWAY RELATED INCIDENTS. CALL:
California Highway Patrol
County Sheriff (county roads)
Local Police (city streets)
EQR PEgTICIPS RELATED INCIDENTS. CALL:
County Agriculture Commissioner: 750-3876
or 911
NUNES COOLING CONTRACTORS USED FOR SITE CLEANUP:
1. Kerleey's Backhoe Service 455-1334
Buslness Phone
(800) 424-9300
(408) 279-5112
757—4333
422-2020
911
911
911
* For Business Emergency Coordinator's Responsibilities, refer to
page 5.
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BUSINESS RESPONSE PLAN
Not 1flcatIon Procedures of Nunes Cool Ing
Facilities will be available to emergency response personnel per
page <5> Business Emergency Coordinator. When a release Is
observed or anticipated, the following steps will be taken:
a) THE FIRST STEP Is to determine the existence, or
potential existence of hazardous material. Where
unidentified substances or vapors are Involved In
these incidents it is always prudent to assume they
are toxic or hazardous until determined otherwise.
b> IMMEDIATELY, It Is Imperative to ascertain the
location of any Incident Involving hazardous
materials and contact the Business Emergency
Coordinator and make the appropriate dispatch of
emergency equipment.
C> THE BUSINESS EMERGENCY COORDINATOR, or his designee,
will contact 911 and the Monterey County Health
Department who will Initiate the emergency response
pi an.
d) SCENE MANAGEMENT shall be the responsibility of the
Emergency Coordinator until the arrival of public
safety response personnel. In such instance, the
Business Emergency Coordinator will cooperate with
and support the lawfully dlslgnated "scene manager*.
e) PROTECTION OF SCENE - It Is Imperative to protect
responders and by-standers from Injury or contami-
nation. Personnel first on the scene should Im-
mediately take, steps to secure the area and
establish perimeter control at a safe distance until
such time that an agency, eg., police or fire
personnel, arrives and assumes this responsibility.
f) EVACUATION - The Scene Management Officer must
determine If there Is any potential danger to in-
dividuals in the area and take appropriate steps to
notify and evacuate. Assistance will normally be
furnished by law enforcement agencies. In major
incidents County and/or City Disaster Officials will
be lnvol.ed. In major Incidents evacuation, re-
ception and care will be followed as described in
the County Major Disaster Plan.
g> CLEAN-UP RESPONSIBILITY Is determined by the cause of
the Incident. If caused by this company, this Company
has the responsibility to clean-up, either by company
personnel or approved contractor (see page 2).
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DECONTAMINATION - Appropriate steps must be taken t<
de-contamlnate all victims and response personnel.
Local hospitals have facilities to assist In thl3
procedure. Care must be taken to avoid spread of
contamination by response vehicles leaving the
scene.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE - When needed, Nunes
Cooling Business Emergency Coordinator or his des-
ignee will contact the appropriate hospitals and
other medical services If transported by Nunes
Coollng.
IDENTIFICATION - As requested. County Communication
will relay Informmatlon between the response units
at the scene and certain other agencies. Including
CHEMTREC. In all Incidents procedures will be
followed In the order listed In this Plan, sup-
plemental Information will be used as required.
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BUSINESS RESPONSE PLAN
Hazardous Materials Incidents
a) FIRES - Sound the fire alarm.
Advise that hazardous materials are Involved.
Call 911 - Monterey County Emergency Operations
Coordinator and the Monterey County Health Dept.
b) DRAINAGE OR WATERWAY INCIDENTS - The Business
Emergency Coordinator will be notified. When there
Is potential for hazardous material of any type to
enter drainage ditches or waterways, call 9il and
give full particulars, they will make notifications
c) NATURAL GAS LEAKS - Leaks may occur In large
transmission lines. In the secondary mains, In the
building, or within buildings. P. G. & E. will
respond to all such Incidents, either on public or
private property.
In the event of breaks or leaks, or smell of gas is
reported, call 911. Fire departments will be dis-
patched, and In the event of major Incidents, a
Scene Management Officer will be required, as In
other hazardous material Incidents.
d> OTHER SPILLS OR LEAKS - Notify 911 and the Monterey
Health Department. <757-1061)
Responslbl11t1es
a) BUSINESS EMERGENCY COORDINATOR (NUNES COOLING)
It is the responsibility of the Business Emergency
Coordinator to. respond to all Hazardous Materials
Incidents; insure that the necessary notifications
to emergency response agencies are made; manage the
scene until relieved by agencies who have Juris-
dictional responsibility for coordination of the
scene. He has the responsibility to complete the
necessary reports of the Incident and make them
available to the Facility Manager or his designee.
b) PERSONNEL
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BUSINESS RESPONSE PLAN
Hazardous Haterl al Inventory List (Attachment £±
Nunes Cool Ing ulll maintain on file with the County Hea 1 th
Department Inventory Information on hazardous materials handled
and stored on site In quantities greater than or equal to 50
pounds, 55 gallons or, 200 cubic feet for compressed gases, for 30
days or more. Specific Information on each noted hazardous
material can be obtained by reviewing the Material Data Sheets.
SIte PI an and Facl11tv Layout
Nunes Cooling will maintain on file with the County Health
Department a site plan Indicating steets, buildings, storm drains,
adjacent property use, and access and egress points (see
attachment A-l). To be Included with the site plan will be a
facility layout Indicating the location of each hazardous
material, location of emergency response equipment, and emergency
exits Release Is defined as spilling, leaking, pumping,
pouring, emitting, emptying, discharging. Injecting,
escaping, leaching, dumping, or disposing into the
environment, unless permitted or authorized by a
regulatory agency.
c> 'Threatened Release* means a condition creating a
substantial probability of harm, when the prob-
ability and potential extent of harm make it
reasonably necessary to take Immediate action to
prevent, reduce, or mitigate damages to persons,
property, or the environment.
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BUSINESS RESPONSE PLAN
Evac-jat I on PI an
Response to Fire. Explosion. or Halor
Hazardous Mater i a I Emergency IncI den t
The purpose of the evacuation plan is to evacuate employees,
contractors and other personnel to a safe location in an orderly
manner In the event of a major emergency.
Evacuat1 on Procedures:
a) NOTIFICATION - Call 911
b> ALARM - An alarm system located at the cold room area Is
designed to sound automatically In the case of a
fire. In the case of release of hazardous
materials, the supervisor at the site will
announce the nature of the hazardous release and
evacuation proceedures over the office Intercom.
c) SUPERVISION - All personnel are to Immediately report any
release of a hazardous material to Lynn Thompson,
the cooling operation manager Cor In his absence,
the shop forman In charge), who In turn will Initiate
the emergency response procedures
d) EVACUATION SIGNAL - Evacuation will be ordered over the
loud speaker serving the cold room area and/or by
several consecutive short blasts on a hand held
air horn by the emergency coordinator or his
designee.
e) EXIT ROUTES BY EMPLOYEES (SEE FACILITY LAYOUT ATTACHHENT A-2)
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f) ASSEMBLY AREA - Cooling and.loading area personnel will
assemble on the street In front of the office
trailer. Main office personnel will assemble
In the parking area In front of the main office.
All persons evacuated vl11 be accounted for
before anyone leaves the assembly area.
g) ALL CLEAR SIGNAL - Will be announced over the loud
speaker and/or by one long blast of an air horn
by Lynn Thompson (emergency coordinator) or
his designee.
h) EVACUATION OF LOCAL POPULATION - Emergency services
personnel from the CIty/County/State will de-
termine If evacuation Is required.
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BUSINESS RESPONSE PLAN
Tra1n1ng Program
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BUSINESS RESPONSE PLAN
Check!1st for Emergency Response
Actual or anticipated spl11/release
Act 1 on
1. Recognize spill, release or potential hazard
- responsibility: person observing
2. Notification of personnel In Immediate vicinity
- responsibility: person observing
3. Immediate action to prevent or neutralize hazard
- responsibility: Business Emergency Action Team
4. Notification of City/County emergency response
- responsibility: Business Emergency Action Team
5. Evacuation of persons from area, if deemed necessary
- responsibility: Business Emergency Action Team
6. Notify CHEMTREC. If applicable, furnish material safety
data sheets for material involved.
- responsibility: Business Emergency Action Team or
County
7. Assign knowledgeable business representative to Incident
commander
- responsibility: Business Emergency Action Team
9. Complete clean-up.
- responsibility: .Business Emergency Action Team
9. Complete final report
- responsibility: Business Emergency Action Team
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4. LIST GF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
The following is a list o-f all known hazardous sub-
stances present in the work area. ipeci+ic information
on each noted hazardous substance can be obtamned by
reviewing the Material Sa+ety Data Sheets.
HATER IAL
Hydraulic Oil
b-4u Oil
FORM
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Ainonia Vossei Liquid
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LOCATION
specific material locationsy are reterencod on the attached
site map 1 or the 757 Aboott Street location.
in the event or an emergency contact:
Lynr Tnompson at (between 5:».>0ani -• 5s0«.'pii>» or
at other hours
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tnos- barera at 424-6104 (between 6:0«.»am — 5:0'.'pmj or
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HAZARDOUS NON-RuUTINE TASKS
On occasion employees are required to perform non-
routine tasks involving potentially hazardous materials,
f-rior to starting wort? on such projects, each employee
involved will be given information Dy their supervisor
about nararos to wmch they may be exposed during sucr,
act 1v1ty .
This m-formation will include:
- specific hazards
protect 1 ve/'safety measures which must be utilised
- measures the company has taken to 1essen tne
nazards including respirators, ventilation,
presence of another emmployee and emergency
procedures
INFORMING CONTRACTORS
To ensure tnat our outside contractors work safely in
our oiant , it is the responsibility of the manager,
Lynn Thompson, to provide contractors the to'i lowinc
in+c.rmat ion :
- nazardous substances they may exposed to white
on the Job site.
- precaution the employee may tal e to lessen the
possibility of exposure by usage of appropriate
protective iTieasure-s .
Persons witn any question regarding this pi an shouid
contact Lynn Thompson - uur p i an will be monitored
to ensure that the policies are carried out ana that the
piar is effective.
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OIJTUNF.
HAZARD COMMUNICATION
F.MPLOYF.E TRAINING PROGRAM
A. Summary of the Business Response Plan and emergency response
procedures.
1. Emergency phone numbers - hand out copy of emergency phone
numbers to all employees
2. Notification Procedures
a. Contact Lynn Thompson (our emergency coordinator)
after you determine the source of a hazardous materials
incident .
c Lynn Thompson or someone he appoints will call 91 I
b. Lynn Thompson will coordinate evacuation, clean up, and
contacting emergency medical services.
c. Review proceedures in case of hazardous materials
Incident.
3. Evacuation Plan
a Call 91 I
t? Alarm will sound in case of fire, otherwise use intercom
c Report the Incident to Lynn Thompson
d. Assemble in Front of the main office
e The "all clear" signal = one long blast on an air horn
Familiarization with the MSGS - hand out an example MSDS for
review
Summary of Hazardous Materials on the Job Site
1. r-'ateril Name
2. Physical Hazard
3. health Hazard
4. Safe Handling Proceedures
5. Detection of Hazardous Release
6. Emergency Protection
7. Emergency First Aid
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CHLORINE
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: COffTACT WITy LIQUID MAY CAUSE BURNS,
BLISTERING AMD TISSUE DESTRUCTION. GAS WILL IRRITATE EYES. NOSE,
THROAT AMD MUCOUS MEMBRANE; VOMITING AND HEADACHE.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID:
- EYES: WASH WITH WATER WHILE LIFTING EYE LIDS FOR 15 MINUTES.
- SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
- INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR; GIVE OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. DO
NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE MILK TO RELIEVE THROAT FAIN.
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION:
- FULL FACE RESPIRATOR FOR HIGH CONCENTRATIONS.
- RUBBER OR NEOPRENE GLOVES
- CHEMICAL GOGGLES OR FULL FACE SHIELD
- PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER
FQRMALDAHYDE ("ODOR CONTROL 5860")
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
- SKIN CONTACT: FLUSH WITH WATER, WASH CONTAMINATED CLC'HING
- EVE CONTACT: FLUSH WITH LARC-E VOLUME OF WATER FOR 15 t-INUTES
AND SEE DOCTOR.
- INGESTION; GIVE WATER TO DILUTE AND INDUCE VOMITING. CAL.
PHYSICIAN AT ONCE.
- INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION:
- EYE PROTECTION: CHEMICAL GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD
- PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: IMPERVIOUS APRON AND BOOTS. EYE BATH AND
SAFETY SHOWER.
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XD-5 50 MOTOR OIL
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
- PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIM IRRITATION.
- PRODUCT CONTACTING THE EVES MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION
- PRODUCT HAS A LOW ORDER OF ACUTE ORAL AND DERMAL TOXICITY, BUT
MINUTE AMOUNTS ASPIRATED INTO THE LUNGS DURING INGESTION MAY
CAUSE MILD TO SEVERE PULMONARY INJURY, AND POSSIBLY DEATH.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID:
- EYE CONTACT: IF SPLASHED ONTO THE EYES, FLUSH WITH CLEAF' "WATER
FOR 15 Ml KITES OR UNTIL IRRITATION SUBSIDES. (F IRRITATO
PERSISTS, CALL A PHYSICIAN.
- SKIN CONTACT: IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT, REMOVE ANY
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AMD WASH SKIN THOROUGHLY WITH '[ .DAP
AND WATER.
- INHALATION: IF OVERCOME SY VAPOR FROM HOT PRODUCT, IMMEDIATELY
REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE AND CALL A PHYSICIAN.
- INGESTION: IF INGESTED. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING: CALL A PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY.
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION:
- VENTILATION: PROVIDE VENTILATION SUFFICIENT TO PREVENT
EXCEEDING RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMIT.
- RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: NEEDED ONLY IF USED IN CONFINED SPACES
- PROTECTIVE GLOVES: USE CHEMICAL-RESIST ANT GLOVES. IF N2EDED.
TO AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT.
- EYE PROTECTION: USE SPLASH GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD WHEN EYE
CONTACT MAY OCCUR.
- OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: USE CHEMICAL-RESISTANT AF RON OP
OTHER IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING, IF NEEDED, TO AVOID CONTAMINATING
REGULAR CLOTHING WITCH COULD RESULT IN PROLONGED OR REPEATED
SKIN CONTACT.
- KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. DO NOT STORE NEAR HEAT.
- MINIMIZE BREATHING VAPOR. MIST, OR FUMES. CLEANSE SKIM
THOROUGHLY AFTER CONTACT. 5EF0RE EREAKS AND MEALS, AND AT END
OF WORK PERIOD.
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OXYGEN
EFFECTS OF SINGLE (ACUTE) OVEREXPOSURE:
- NO SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE EFFECTS UNLESS INHALED UNDER PRESSURE.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID:
- READ THE PRECAUTIONARY LABEL ON THE WELDING TANK
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION:
- AVOID CONTACT WITH OILS, GREASES, AMD OTHER FLAMMABLE
MATERIALS SINCE GAS VIGOROUSLY ACCELERATES COMBUSTION
ACETYLENE
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
- FUMES Z, GASES. EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS LUNG DAMAGE
- HEAT RAYS: INFRARED RADIATION FROM THE FLAME OR HOT METAL CAN
INJURY TO EYES
- MAY CAUSE HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS AND
UNCONSCIOUSNESS. LACK OF OXYGEN CAN CAUSE DEATH. DO NC 7
BREATH FUMES.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID:
- CALL PHYSICIAN
- GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING DIFFICULTY
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION:
- RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: USE RESPIRABLc FUME RESPIRA7C": OR
AIR SUFrLIED RESPIRATOR WHEN WORKING IN CONFINED SPACE
ALWAYS WORK WITH ENOUGH VENTILATION.
- WELDING GLOVES RECOMMENDED
- EYE PROTECTION; WEAR GOGGLES WITH FILTER LENS
- AS NEEDED TO PREVENT INJURY FROM RADIATION AND SPARKS. WEAR
WELDERS APRON, HAT, SHOULDER AMD ARM PROTECTION.
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CARBON DIOXIDE
EFFECTS OF SINGLE (ACUTE) OVEREXPOSURE:
- INHALATION: MODERATE CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE HEADACHE,
DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS, STINGING OF THE NOSE AND THROAT, SAPID
BREATHING. VOI1ITI KG, AND UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID:
- INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND GIVE OXYGEN
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION:
- GAS CANNOT CATCH FIRE
- USE INSULATED NEOPRENEGLOVES
- READ TANK LAEEL PRECAUTIONS
- EYE PROTECTION (SEE CSHA 29 CFR 1910.137)
- RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SEE OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134)
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NUNES COOLING, INC.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF HAZARD COMMUNICATION
EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAM
I acknowledge ray attendance ,at the Nunes Cooling
Business Response Plan TraaLning session given on
JQ-2 T ^ •
(training date) (training supervisor)
I further acknowledge that the following informa-
tion was provided at the training session and that
I understand all the rules and procedures and agree
to abide by them.
1. Familiarization with the Business Response
Plan and Nunes Cooling's emergency response
procedures.
2. Familiarization with the MSDS and the impor-
tance of the data therein.
3. Review of the hazardous' materials in the
employee's work area, including:
a. health hazards associated with the
materials.
b. detection of a hazardous material release.
c. appropriate emergency first aid procedures.
d. methods of safe handling of the materials.
k. Work area safety rules to include procedures
for emergency response coordination and
evacuation, and use of emergency response
equipment and supplies.
/ 0— £ 8" by —
Date //tBiployee ' s Signature
Foreman:
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APPENDIX A.7 ATTACHMENT "G"
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
FOR ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
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(0) MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
US3 CODE WO. 5B81-A1
.ORIGINAL ISSUE PATE: B/35
REVISED:
I. IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
COMMON NAME(S): Ammonia
CAS NO.: 7664-41-7 FORMULA: NH3
UN/NANO.: IOOS
DOT HAZARO CLASS: Hon-Flammable Caa
SHIPPING NAME: Ammonia, Anhydrous
INFORMATION 81 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
(412) 413-6W0 IB »jn. 5 pjn.. Mon.-FfiJ
(*12) 433-5B11 CO« Houf Em«rg»Ac*ri
MANUFACTURER:
USS AGRI-CHEMICALS
1 TOO John ion Ferry fto*d
AiUnti. GA 30342
{•404} 851-0300
II. INGREDIENTS AND RECOMMENOED OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
1NGREOIENTS
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EXPOSURE LIMITS
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Anhydrous Ammonia
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III. PHYSICAL OATA
BOILING POINT (OF) -2B . 1°
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (HjO-H 0.62 ? 60°F
PERCENT. VOLATILE 8Y VOLUME (X) 100
MELTING POINT (? 60°?
pHApprox. 11.6 for IN Soln. In water
SOLUBILITY IN WATER highly soluble
VAPOR DENSITY (AtR-1) Q.60 at 32°F
APPEARANCE ANO ODOR: Colorless gas and liquid with extremely pungent odor.
IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash point tm# RCRA Ho dirt*.
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INHALATION
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EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
Oral LD50 350 rag/kg (rat)
Inhal. LC50 4230 ppn (mouse)
A.T.aonla is a very strong base and reacts corrosively with all body tissues.
Inhalation; The gas is pungent and can be suffocating. It is extremely irritating*
the mucous membranes and lung tissue. A sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath
labored breathing can develop. Repeated or prolonged exposure to concentrations gre
ehan the 500 ppm 1DLH level for ammonia (NI0SH/0SHA, Pocket Cuide to Chemical Hazard
1978) may cause permanent Injury or death. Skin Contact: Repeated, prolonged or co
tact with high concentrations can cause corrosion, froat bite, redness, pain and ser
skin burns. Eye Contact: Corrosion, pain, redness, ulceration of the conjunctiva a:
cornea and lens and opacities may occur. Ingestion: Burns, nausea, vomiting and sc.
irritation occur.
HOTE: IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health.
EMERGENCY ANO FIRST AI0 PROCEDURES: Inhalation: Remove from exposure. If breathing h.
stopped or is difficult, administer artificial respiration or oxygen as needed. Skli
Contact: Immediately flush with large quantities of water for at least 15 minutes
while removing clothing. In case of frost bite, do not remove clothing. Rinse with
water. Seek medical aid. Eye Contact: Flush with large amount of water for at lea:
15 minutes. Seek medical aid. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Give 1-2 glasse:
milk or water. Immediately seek medical aid.
VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY: Respiratory protection approved by NIOSH/MSHA for ammonia must be used ut
exposure limits are exceeded. Appropriate protection depends on type and magnitude c
exposure (See Section IX).
SKIN: Rubber gloves and rubber or PVC/Nylon/PVC laminate protective clothing should b«
used to prevent skin contact. A face shield should be-used when appropriate to pre-
vent contact with splashed liquid.
EYE: chemical splash goggles must be worn to prevent eye contact with liquid and vapor
VENTILATION: Local exhaust ventilation should be used to control release of air con-
taminants in the work place. Ceneral dilution ventilation may assist with the reduct
of air contaminant concentrations.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Emergency eye wash stations and deluge showers should be
available in the work area.
IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANOLING ANO STORAGE: Protect containers from excessive heat
(jreater than 120°F) or physical damage. Use only approved pressure vessels with appr
prlate relief devices. Zinc, copper or copper base alloys such as brass are rapidly
corroded by noise ammonia. (Ref. American National Standard Institute, Pamphlet K61.I
OTHER COMMENTS:
bronchitis
Symptoms
pnyslcal
Rare alltigig njnucsiations ^urticaria; may occur from inhalitlon (Occupatiw..^
Diseases: A Cuide to Their Recognition U.S. Dept. H.E.W., 1977). Contact lens shoul
not be worn when working with this chemical.
c*er a cartridge respirator or a self-contained breathing, apparatus
sufficient for effective respiratory protection depends upon the type and oacnicude of
exposure.
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