Winchester - Executive Summary |
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The accident release prevention and emergency response policies at your facility: This facility complies with NFPA-58 requirements and all applicable federal, state, and local laws for LP-Gas storage. If an emergency were to occur, it is our policy to contact the Quincy Fire Department and request that they respond to the emergency. Your facility and the regulated substances handles: This is a vegetable processing facility. A propane fueled boiler produces steam for product processing. We have one boiler and one 30,000 gallon propane tank and associated piping, valves, and miscellaneous equipment. The worst-case release scenario and the alternative release scenario: Our worst-case scenario is the failure of our 30,000 gallon propane tank when filled to capacity (88% at 60oF), resulting in a vapor cloud explosion. The resulting distance to the endpoint extends offsite, and public receptors are within the distance to the end point. Our alternative release scenario is a break in a 2 inch line, leading to a 10 minute release and explosion. The resulting distance to the endpoint extends offsite, and public receptors are within the distance to the end point. The general accident release prevention program and chemical-specific prevention steps: This facility complies with EPAs accident prevention rule and all applicable state and local codes and regulations. The propane system is designed, installed, and maintained in accordance with NFPA-58 and state laws. The five-year accident history: We have never had an accident involving propane that caused deaths, injuries, property or environmental damage, evacuations, or sheltering in place. The emergency response program: In the event of an emergency involving our propane system, it is our policy to notify the Quincy Fire Department and request that they respond to the emergency. We have discussed this policy with the fire department. Planned changes to improve safety: None |