Ammonia released into machinery room at a recreational arena

Location: Sunshine Coast

Regulated industry sector: Boilers, PV & refrigeration - Refrigeration system

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Injuries: N/A

Injury description: N/A

Injury rating: N/A

Incident rating: Minor

Incident overview

A small amount of ammonia was released from a refrigeration system into the machinery room of a recreational arena. The leak occurred at a threaded pipe fitting at a recently installed reciprocating compressor.