Trausch Fertilizer and Feed - Executive Summary |
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This facility complies with OSHA (29 CFR 1910.111) and he State of Iowa Department of Agriculture requirements for anhydrous ammonia storage facilities, and it is our policy to adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws. If an emergency were to occur, it is our policy to notify the Carroll County Fire Department and request that they respond to an emergency. This facility is a family owned and operated farm supply facility. We farm and sell anhydrous ammonia to clients in the surrounding area. We use anhydrous ammonia to sell and apply to crops as a fertilizer. The storage system consists of two tanks, one is an 18,000 gallon tank and the other is a 6,000 gallon tank. Both of these tanks have associated piping, valves, and other associated equipment. Our worst case scenario is failure of one 18,000 gallon tank when filled to the greatest amount allowed, resulting 95,940 pounds of released gas. The distance to the enpoint is calculated as 3.6 miles. This could pote ntially effect a maximum of 628 people. This facility complies with all applicable state and local codes and regulations. The anhydrous ammonia system is designed, installed, and maintained in accordance with state law. We have never had an accident involving anydrous ammonia that caused death, injuries, property, or environmental damage, evacuations or shelterings since we began using anhydrous ammonia at our facility in 1955. In the event of an emergency involving anhydrous ammonia, it is our policy to notify the Carroll County Fire Department, and request that they respond to the emergency. We have no planned changes to improve safety. |