New Mexico Adhesives, L.L.C. - Executive Summary |
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New Mexico Adhesives, L.L.C. started operation in 1993, manufacturing formaldehyde. Safety is the most important aspect of the job at the facility. Safety is actual a requirement to work at the facility. Management also considers safety as a business objective. The facility is located in Las Vegas, NM. The one process at the facility uses methanol to yeild formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is a regulated toxic substance. The worst case release scenario involved the release of formaldehyde into a diked area, developing from a mixer seal leak. The quantity released is 1,000 lbs., at a rate of 10 lbs./min. The release duration is 100 minutes with a wind speed of 1.5 m/sec. The topography is urban. The RMP Comp program indicated a 3.0 mile distance to the endoints. The estimated residential population within the distance to the endpoint was 26 - 60. The alternative worst case release scenario involved the release of formaldehyde into a diked area, developing from a leaking pipe. The quantity released is 100 lbs., at a rate of 10 lbs./min. The release duration is 10 minutes with a wind speed of 1.5 m/sec. The topography is urban. The RMP Comp program indicated a 1.0 mile distance to the endoints. The estimated residential population within the distance to the endpoint was 26. Safety is maintained by training and safe operating practices. Safe operations at the facility are assured by the use of procedures. Within the past five (5) years, the process had no accidental release that caused offsite impacts provided in the risk management program. No injuries have been recorded in the past five (5) year period. The facility has a written emergency response plan. The plan includes specific actions to be taken in response to an accidental release, and information for informing the public, and local agencies responding to accidental releases. Emergency health care information is found in plant MSDS sheets. The local fire and police departments will respond to emergencies. Plant personnel will work along with responders in caring for emergencies at the plant. New Mexico Adhesives, L.L.C. will continue to explore technology and make appropriate changes to the process to improve production and safety. |