Last June 20, 2009, a maintenance worker was killed when a high-pressure refrigerant line ruptured and four other employees were injured, at a poultry processing plant in Lumberton, U.S (fayobserver.com). The refrigerant was ammonia. The Department of Labor then found some safety violations that lead to the accident.
At least 20 serious safety violations were found. These findings made the states to fine the company by penalties of $73,325. (more…)
Tags: safety problems, pressure ammonia leakage, and air conditioning, current problem, safety violations
