Oberlin Farms - Executive Summary |
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Oberlin Farms 3068 W. 106th St. Cleveland, OH 44111 Process: This facility is a food processing plant that runs a continuous operation. The regulated substance under the RMP ruling is Anhydrous Ammonia that is used in the refrigeration system. This is a closed loop system to maintain temperature in the facility production and storage areas. Worst-case Scenario: The worst case scenario release to toxic endpoint was determined using the RMP Comp guidance for Anhydrous Ammonia. The scenario was based on the following criteria: Vessel: High Pressure Receiver Amount released: 7,350 lbs Duration of release: 10 minutes Release rate: 735 lbs/min Wind speed: 1.5 meter/sec Atmospheric stability: F Topography: Urban Based on the RMP Comp the toxic endpoint for this worst case scenario is 0.40 miles. Alternative Worst Case Scenario: The alternative release scenario was determined using the RMP Comp guidance for Anhydrous Ammonia. The scenario was based on the following criteria: Scenario: Relief valve failure on the HPR Orifice size: 1/2" Release rate: 360 lbs/min Duration of release: 10 minutes Amount released: 3,600 lbs Wind speed: 1.5 Atmospheric stability: F Topography: Urban Based on the RMP Comp guidance the toxic endpoint for this alternative is 0.20 miles. Oberlin Farms is implementing the Process Safety Management program at this facility to align their ammonia system to a better operation. In implementing PSM, Oberlin Farms has established written operating procedures a nd written maintenance procedures to maintain the ammonia system. Also, Oberlin Farms is outlining a program for the employees from awareness through hazmat responder and trained refrigeration operators. Oberlin Farms is very dedicated to aligning their operation of the ammonia system to meet all of the regulations under the OSHA and EPA rulings. Oberlin farms will continue to work diligently to meet all of the regulatory standards and assure the safety of the employees and the community. |