Ammonia leak at an industrial food processing facility results in two people injured
June 21, 2021
Boiler, PV and Refrigeration
Reference Number:
II-1213103-2021 (#22551)
Location: Abbotsford
Regulated industry sector: Boilers, PV & refrigeration - Refrigeration system
Incident overview
Two people received first and second-degree chemical burns after an ammonia leak in an industrial food processing facility. An employee of the facility attempted to isolate the auto-purger and turn it off but was exposed to ammonia. A refrigeration technician then entered the mechanical room wearing a short-sleeve t-shirt and received chemical burns.