Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 92607.015 - Worker discovers leak of anhydrous ammonia and escapes injur

Accident Summary Nr: 92607.015 -- Report ID: 0636900 -- Event Date: 01/09/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1205947.015	01/11/2017		311615	Sanderson Farms, Inc.

Abstract: At 1:45 p.m. on January 9, 2017, an employee of a poultry processor was working in an engine room. The employee observed a leak of anhydrous ammonia and took action. No one was injured in this incident, which garnered considerable publicity.

Keywords: Accidental Discharge, Ammonia, Anhydrous Ammonia, Engine, Leak

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury
1	1205947.015	34	M	Non Hospitalized injury

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