STRAATMANN'S FEED AND TRANSFER, INC. - Executive Summary

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We sell pet supplies, farm supplies, lawn & garden supplies, feed, seed, & fertilizer.  All the products we sell are a vital part of our bisiness stabiltiy.  Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3) is a product that could cause potential problems if released in large quanitities.  We have installed pillars to prevent vehickles from the possiblity of running into valves & piping.  OUr tank is very seldom full and is totally empty 5 to 8 montsh of the year, (June Through Januray) or longer.  We inspect our equipment regularly to prevent any problems:(check valves, hoses & lines and replace if not working properly).  We require gloves & goggles to be used at all times when working with NH3, and require a full face gas mask to be on hand of personal handling NH3.  We allow only well trained employees to work with NH3.  Emergency personel are aware of the potential problems and know what to do in case of emergencies.  Attached is a copy of material safety data sheets to help you understand what to do in ca 
se of a large release.
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