Failure to Contain toxic Ammonia Leads to nearly $77K in Penalties

A Harlingen, Texas, company is facing $76,500 in fines after inspectors with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration found that its employees were in danger due to failed chemical inspections, according to a release from the administration.  Valley International Cold Storage LLC was issued a citation on July 1 for 15 serious safety violations related to maintenance and operation of the company’s refrigeration system, which used anhydrous ammonia, a concentrated chemical that can cause burns and lung tissue damage.  According to OSHA inspectors, Valley Inte...