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Occurrence Date: |
3 October, 2001 |
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Location: |
Morro Bay, CA |
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Source: |
Fish Processing Plant |
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Material: |
Anhydrous Ammonia |
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Severity: |
Major |
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Quantity Discharged: |
1,100 Pounds |
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Quantity in Water: |
None |
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Body of Water Affected: |
N/A |
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Federal On-Scene Coordinator: |
EPA - MSD Santa Barbara |
| Description: On 03 October, 2001, an Ammonia leak at a fish processing plant caused the evacuation of approximately 3500 persons covering a 1000 yard radius around the facility. No injuries resulted from the release. Procedures for ammonia dilution and clean up were enacted. Ammonia removal was completed at 4:00pm, 04 October. Safety zones enacted as a result of the evacuation have been discontinued. CASE CLOSED. |
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