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Ammonia Leak at Perdue Sends Workers to Hospital
14 Jun
Summary
- Two ammonia emission events occurred at Perdue Farms in Milford last week.
- A June 13th leak sent several people to the hospital via ambulance.
- An earlier June 9th leak caused facility evacuation with no reported injuries.
Perdue Farms in Milford experienced two separate ammonia emission events within the past week, with one incident resulting in hospitalizations. The first event occurred around 8:30 p.m. on June 9th, reportedly caused by a possible refrigeration valve failure. Employees were evacuated until the site was declared safe, and no injuries were reported from this release.
Just a few days later, on June 13th around 1 a.m., a more significant ammonia release took place at the facility. A failed seal led to 68 pounds of anhydrous ammonia being released into the air over at least 17 minutes. This incident prompted emergency medical services to transport several patients, though their employee status was not specified. Repairs were completed, and normal operations subsequently resumed.
