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JULY '1993 REVISION'
CRYSTAL GEYSER WATER
COMPANY
WZl .Inc..
4700 Stockdale .Hwy, Suite 120
Bakersfield, California 93309
CRYSTAL G EYS E R
WATER COMPANY
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA
RISK MANAGEMENT
AND PREVENTION PROGRAM
OCTOBER, 1 990
REVISED FEBRUARY, 1991
REVISED APRIL, 1991
SUBMI']q'ED TO
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DIVISION
BY
WZl INC.
4800 Easton Drive, Suite 114
Ba. kersfield, California 93309
805 / 326-1112
4800 Easton Drive, Suite 114
Bakersfield, California 93309
Post Office Box 9217
Bakersfield, California 93389
805/326-1112
805/326-0191 FAX
Crystal Geyser Water Company
Bakersfield, California
Risk Management and Prevention Program
October, 1990
Revised February, 1991.
Revised April, 1991
Submitted to the City of Bakersfield Fire Department
Hazardous Materials Division
by
WZI Inc.
4800 Easton Drive, Suite 114
Bakersfield, California 93309
0332.0010A
Table of Contents
Page
I. Purpose ' 1
II. Introduction 1
III. Certification 1
IV. Revision Record 3
1.0 Background 4
1.1 'General Business Information 4
1.2 Description of Acutely Hazardous Materials (AHM) Used 4
1.3 General Ammonia Refrigeration Processes 5
1.4 Operation of the Ammonia System 5
2.0 Description of AHM Accidents 6
2.1 Accidents at this Location 6
2.2 Underlying Causes 6
2.3 Measures Taken to Prevent Recurrence 6
2.4 Accident Investigatipn Procedures 6
2.5 Release Reporting Procedures 7
3.0 Equipment Report 8
3.1 Nature, Age and Condition 8
3.2 Testing Schedules 12
3.3 Maintenance Schedules 12
4.0 Procedures Report 13
, 4.1 Daily Operating Procedures 13
4.2 Maintenance Procedures 14
5.0 Design, Operating and MaintenanCe Control Systems 16
5.1 Design Control Systems 16
5.2 Operating Control Systems .16
5.3 Maintenance Control Systems 16
6.0 Detection, Monitoring or Automatic Cc;ntrol Systems 17
6.1 Detection Systems 17
6.2 Monitoring Systems 17
6.3 Automatic Control Systems !7
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7.0 Proposed Risk Reduction Measures 18
7.1 Written Operating Procedures 18
7.2 Written Maintenance Procedures 18
7.3 Increased Ihspections 18
7.4 Better Labeling 18
7.5 Safety and Training Program 18
7.6 Fire Prevention 18
7.7 Physical Plant Changes 19
7.8 Reduction of Risk to Neighboring Homes or Businesses 19
8.0 Emergency Contingency Plans 20
8.1 General Evacuation 20
8.2 Fire 20
8.3 Earthquake 20
8.4 Significant Leak from the Ammonia System 20
8.5 Emergency Responders 21
9.0 Auditing Program 22
10.0 Inspection Program 23
11.0 Risk Management and Prevention Program (RMPP) 24
Implementation
11.1 Personnel Responsible for RMPP Implementation 24
11.2 Implementation Schedule 25
11.3 Training Program for RMPP Implementation 26
12.0 RMPP Record Keeping 28
12.1 Accident Records 28
12.2 Ammonia Charge Records 28
12.3 Training Records 28
12.,4 Audit Records 28
13.0 Qualifications of Certifiers 29
13.1 Q0alified Person 29
13.2 Facility Operator 29
References 30
.Exhibits
Exhibit 1 Location Map
Exhibit 2 Facility Diagram
Exhibit 3 Surrounding Area
Exhibit 4 Schematic of the Ammonia Refrigeration System
Exhibit 5 Ammonia Incident Report
Exhibit 6 Operator's Log
Exhibit 7 Maintenance Record
Exhibit 8 Evacuation Routes
EXhibit 9 Ammonia Charge Record
Exhibit 10 Training Required/Completed Record
Appendices
Appendix A Business Plan
Appendix B Hazards Analysis
Introduction
Summary
Hazards Identification
Hazard and Operability Study Results
Vulnerability Analysis
Risk Analysis
Appendix: C Ammonia Safety Audit
Appendix: D Ammonia Material Safety Data Sheets
!_. PurPose
This Risk Management and Prevention Program (RMPP) has been developed tO
minimize the potential for release of Acutely Hazardous Materials (AHM) from the
Crystal Geyser Water Company, Bakersfield, California bottling facility.
!1. Introduction
This RMPP has been requested pursuant to Section 25534 of Chapter 6.95, Article 2 of
the California Health and Safety Code (CHSC) by the City of Bakersfield Fire
Department tO reduce the risk of and prevent accidents involving AHM.
A risk management .and prevention program is defined in Section 25532 as: "all of the
administrative and operational programs of a business which are designed to prevent
acutely hazardous materials accident risks, including, but not limited to, programs
which include design Safety of new and existing equipment, standard operating
procedures, preventive maintenar~ce programs, operator training and accident
investigation procedures, risk assessment for unit operations, or operating alternatives,
emergency .response planning, and internal or external audit procedures to ensure that
these programs are being executed as planned."
This RMPP is based upon an assessment of processes, operations, and procedures of
this facility and considers results of the hazard and operability study that has identified
hazards associated with handling of anhydrous ammonia, an AHM.
Ammonia system operators and other employees will use procedures detailed in this
plan to improve facility safety. As specified in Section' 25534 (f)., Chapter 6.95, Article
2, CHSC, all records involving the RMPP shall be kept for a minimum of five years.
Section 25534 (h). requires that the RMPP shall be reviewed and revised, if necessary,
at least once every three years. If a modification is made to the facility that affects AHM
handling, a revision of the RMPP must be made within 60 days of-the modification.
II!. Certification
Section 25534 (j)'of the CHSC requires that the RMPP and any revisions be certified as
complete by a qualified person and the faCility operator.
Section 25532 of the CHSC defines a qualified person as "a person who is qualified to
attest at a minimum, to the validity of the hazard and operability studies performed
pursuant to Section 25534, and the relationship between the corrective steps taken by
the handler following the hazard and Operability studies and those hazards which were
identified in the studies".
Qualifications of the certified person, Mary Jane Wilson, and the facility operator, Alex
Manns, are.contained in Section 13.0 of this RMPP.
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I hereby certify that this RMPP is complete, that the hazard'and operability studies
pedormed on the behalf of Crystal Geyser, Bakersfield are valid and that programs
included in this RMPP will mitigate potential hazards determined through the hazard
and operability study.
, /, /,
Reg~stere~ny~ronmental Assessor
~t¢of California
s,-ooo o .
Expiration Date: June 30, 1991
I hereby certify, as facility operator, that this RMPP is complete.
/ Alex Manns
Plant Manager
Crystal Geyser, Bakersfield
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IV... Revision Record
All records concerning this Risk Management and Prevention Program shall be kept for .
at least five years (Section 25534 (f)). Necessary revisions to the RMPP will be made
at least every three years. The RMPP must be modified within 60 days of a
modification that materially affects'the handling of an AHM (Section 25534 (h.)). All
revisions to this RMPP are to be recorded here.
Revision Pages Date of Signature of
Number Affected Revision Person Making the Revision
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---,,- I .0 Background
1.1 General Business Information
Name and Location
Crystal GeYser Water Company
1 233 East California Avenue
Bakersfield, California 93307
Exhibit 1 is a location 'map. Exhibit 2 is a facility diagram. The area immediately
surrounding the plant is used for commercial, industrial, and residential purposes, as
shown in Exhibit 3, a diagram of the surrOunding area.
Business Telephone Number
(805) 323-6296
Nature of Business
The. Crystal Geyser Water Company Bakersfield plant formulates and bottles Crystal
Geyser Brand juice drinks and flavored waters. For process cooling, an ammonia
refrigeration system is used.
1.2. Description of AHM Used .,
Amount Used
The ammonia system holds approximately 300 pounds of liquid and vapor ammonia.
One or two 150 pound cylinders are stored outside of the plant.
Hazardous Properties
Because of its physical properties, a release of liquid ammonia' has a greater potential
to cause serious injury to receptors than gaseous ammonia. Liquid ammonia'released
at a high rate can form a dense, ground hugging cloud of small liquid particles
dispersed in air. A dense gas dispersion has the potential to move through
surrounding areas, endangering neighboring rece¢ors. Ammonia vapors, lighter than
. air, rise quickly in the atmosphere and are less likely to cause serious injury to.
receptors. Ammonia vapors released into an unventilated area could reach high
concentrations that present a risk to employees who enter the area unprotected.
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Ammonia, a colorless gas with an extremely pungent odor, can be detected by smell at
concentrations at 3.5 to 37 mg/m3 (5 to 53 ppm). Ammonia is corrosive and irritating to
the skin. High concentrations can cause dermal' burns, inflammation and swelling of
the eyes and is potentially blinding to exposed i'eceptors. Levels of 500 mg/m3 (700
ppm) can cause eye irritation. Coughing occurs at a level of 1200 mg/m3 (1700 ppm).
Exposure to higher concentrations can result in debilitating injury and death through
pulmonary edema. Ammonia is not recognized as a carcinogen, and it does not cause
adverse environmental impacts.
1.3 General Ammonia Refrigeration Processes
Mechanical refrigeration is the process of lowering the temperature of a substance to
below that of its surroundings. The cooled substance, ammonia, removes heat from
process materials. In a single stage refrigeration process two pressures, high and Iow,
are used to enable a continuous cooling process.
Low pressure vapor is compressed, raising temperatures and pressure levels. DUring
compression, heat of compression is added to the vapor as the pressure is raised. At
the condenser the high pressure vapor is liquefied by cooling. The liquid refrigerant
flows from the condenser to an expansion valve where its pressure is reduced and
temperature is further reduced. The liquid ammonia then moves to the evaporator
where it absorbs heat from a fluid being cooled and revaporizes. Vaporized ammonia
then flows to the compressor suction for recompression to liquid to complete the
refrigeration cycle.
1.4 Operation of the Ammonia System
'Exhibit 4 is a schematic diagram of the ammonia system. The system is designed to
' operate ,,,,,hen cooling is needed. Gaseous ammonia enters the compressors and is
compressed to a higher pressure and temperature. After exiting the compressors, the
hot gas enters the evaporative condensers. Water running through the condensers
cools the hot gas into a liquid. The liquid ammonia flows to and is contained in the
outdoor receiver. A level control, controlled by a solenoid valve, allows ammonia to
· flow from the outdoor receiver into the indoor receiver.
Ammonia is charged into the indoor receiver from a 150 pound cylinder. The cap is
kept on the cylinder while it 'is transferred through the building. For charging, the cap is
removed. The indoor receiver sight glass is watched during delivery to ensure that the
proper amount of ammonia is transferred into the system.
From the indoor receiver, liquid ammonia flows through the lines to the cooling
equipment, the carbo coolers. In this flooded system, liquid ammonia flows through
exchanger plates while the material to be cooled, flowing countercurrently, is cooled by
'the phase change of the boiling ammonia. From the carbo coolers, vapor and liquid
ammonia travels back to the indoor receiver from'which vapors are pulled.by the
compressors. Liquids are recycled from the receiver back to the coolers while vapors
travel through insulated lines to be compressed to high pressure and then cooled into a
liquid, completing the cycle.
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Flow to Level (Inside)
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Diagram
DATE I IEXHIBIT 4
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2.0 Description of AHM Accidents
2.1 Accidents at this Location
On March 23, 1989 a release involving the ammonia system caused neighbors to
complain of an ammonia smell. A power failure caused the system to shut down.
When power was returned, the initial startup blew three-thirty amp fuses in the
condenser panel, shutting down both compressors. The operator did not know that the
condenser were not operating and turned on the ammonia compressors. Pressure in
the system quickly rose, forcing ammonia through the high pressure relief valve.
2.2 Underlying Causes
The release was caused by the operator who turned on the compressors although the
condensers were not working.
2.3' Measures Taken to Prevent Recurrence
The operator is now required to check the condensers everY time he turns on the
compressors. He has received substantial training to ensure that this type of release
does not recur. Only trained personnel are allowed to operate the ammonia system.
2.4 Accident Investigation Procedures
After an accident has occurred, an ammonia incident report (Exhibit 5) shal~ be filled
out. A post accident review shall be held in which potential causes of the accident are
discussed. Whefi the cause of the accident has been determined, a method shall be
developed to ensure that the accident will not recur. System design, operating and
maintenance procedures'that need updating or alteration shall be noted, and a time
schedule set for implementation of improvements.
Responsibilities:
The Plant Manager' o ensures that accident report is complete.
o conducts the accident investigation.
o guides accident response.
The Maintenance Manager: o provides technical details of reports.
o assists with the accident investigation.
., o directs physical plant changes. '-
o makes changes to the training program,
if changes are necessary..
All employees' o assist with the accident investigation.
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-AMMONIA INCIDENT REPORT
FACILITY:
DATE OF INCIDENT: TIME OF INCIDENT:
SEVERITY OF INCIDENT:
__ VERY SERIOUS Caused evacuation of the plant or neighbors, or
serious injury, and required the use of SCBA
(self contained bi'eathing apparatusi to contain.
__ SERIOUS Caused injury and or damage to property and
required the use of SCBA (self contained
breathing apparatus) to contain.
__ LOW THREAT Required breathing equipment but caused no
injury or damage.
LOCATION IN FACTORY: ,
SOURCE .OF DISCHARGE (TYPE OF EQUIPMENT)
COMPONENT OR ITEM DISCHARGING (SUCH AS SEAL, VALVE, WELD...)
CAUSE OF DISCHARGE:
AMMONIA INCIDENT REPORT PAGE 1
EXHIBIT 5
ACTIVITY AT TIME OF DISCHARGE:
DETAILS OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE:
DEGREE OF CONTROL LOW MODERATE HIGH
EFFECTIVENESS OF EMERGENCY PLAN LOW MODERATE HIGH
DEFICIENCIES IN THE EMERGENCY PLAN:
CONSEQUENCES OF DISCHARGE:
NUMBER OF PEOPLE HURT EMPLOYEES OTHERS
NUMBER HOSPITALIZRD 'EMPLOYEES OTHERS ,
EVACUATION:
IMMEDIATE DISCHARGE AREA __ (Y/N)
ENTIRE FACr[.I'I~ ~ (Y/N)
NEIGHBORS __ (Y/N)
ESTIMATED COST OF INCIDENT:
PROBABLE RECURRENCE OF INCIDENrr: LOW MODERATE HIGH
FULL DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT (INCLUDING RELEVANT EVENTS LEADING TO THE
INCDENT; ACTS, FAILLrRES TO ACT AND/OR CONDITIONS THAT CONTRIBUTED DIRECTLY TO THE
INCII)ENT; WHAT ACTIONS WERE TAKEN TO CONTROL THE ]2qCIDENT.; WHAT REMEDIAL ACTION
HAS BEEN.TAKEN TO PREVENT A RECURRENCE.
AMMONIA INCIDENT REPORT PAGE 2
EXHIBIT 5
2.5 Release' Reporting Procedures
Releases of acutelY hazardous materials that threaten human health and safety or the
environment must be reported. The Plant Manager is responsible for determining the
significance and reportability of a release. If an ammonia release exceeds 200 cubic
feet during a 24-hour period or constitutes a threat to life, health or the environment,
the event is reportable and the following agency must be notified immediately.
City of Bakersfield Fire Department
Hazardous Materials Division
Telephone: (805)'326-3979
California Office of Emergency Services
Telephone: 1-800-852:7550
The Plant Manager is responsible for reporting a release.
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3.0 Equipment Report
3.1 Nature, Age and Condition
The following equipment makes Lip the ammoni~ refrigeration system at Crystal
Geyser Bakersfield. Each piece of equipment will be listed along with its nature, age
and condition.
Equipment: Ammonia Compress_or #1
Nature: This 75 hp compressor is used to compress ammonia vapors.
Model Number: Vilter ¢446
Age' Built in 1964
Condition: Well maintained, good condition
_Equipment' Ammonia Compressor ¢2
Nature: This 75 hp compressor is used to compress ammonia vapors.
Model Number: Vilter #446
Age' Built in 1964
Condition:: Well maintained, good condition
E~_D_ment: Oil Separator # 1
Nature: This oil separator removes oil from 'the higi~ pressure ammonia vapor
d!scharging.from the #1 compressor. Oil is drained from tile separator
for reuse in the compressor..
Brand: Mojannier, Maximum pressure' 250 psia @ 650 o F
Age: Built in 1964
Condition' Well maintained, good condition
.Eauipment: Oil Separator # 2
Nature' This oil sepa. rator removes oil from the high pressure ammonia vapor
discharging from the #2 compressor. Oil is drained from the separator
for reuse in the compressor.
Brand: Mojannier, Maximum pressure: 250 psia (Lb 650 -" F
Age: Built in 1964
Condition: .Well maintained, good condition
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Equipment: Evaporative Condenser #1
Nature: This Baltimore AirCoil condenser cools the high pressure vapor
ammonia to a liquid. 'Air flows up through the condenser, blown by
fans. Water flows down through the condenser, evaporating and
.cooling ammonia flowing' .through small lines.
Model Number: VNC-110-'A, Baltimore AirCoil, Serial No. 77-0531
Age: Built in 1977
Condition: Good
Equipment: Evaporative Condenser #2
Nature: This Baltimore AirCoil condenser cools the high pressure vapor
ammonia tO a liquid. Air flows up throu9h the condenser, blown by
fans. Water flows down through the condenser, evaporating and
cooling ammonia flowing through small lines.
Model Number: VNC-110-A, Baltimore AirCoil, Serial No. 77-0532
Age: Built in 1977
Condition: Good
Equip .ment.; Outdoor Ammonia Receiver
Nature: -THis ammonia storage vessel, 56 inches by 19 inches in diameter,
is located outside of the building and holds high pressure
liquid ammonia from the evaporative c°ndensers. Ammonia is
added to the system at this receiver. The receiver has
two pressure relief valves.
Age: Built in 1964.
Condition': Good
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Equioment; Indoor Ammonia' Receiver
Nature: This. ammonia storage vessel is located in the carbo cooler
room and holds high pressure liquid ammonia from the outdoor
receiver. Ammonia is added to the system at this receiver. A Pressure
relief valve is located on a line from the receiver. The pressure relief
valve is vented in the room. Liquids flow from this vessel to the carbo
coolers, while vapors are suctioned by the compressors. HSB No.
6074, Serial No. 2999
Age: Built in 1956
Condition: Good
Equipment: Solenoid Valve Controlling Level in the Indoor Ammonia Receiver,
Nature: This solenoid valve controls liquid flow from the indoor receiver
into the carbo cooler plates.
Age: Rebuilt in 1990
Condition: Good
Equipment: ' Carbo Cooler#1
Nature' Liquid ammonia flows through tubes in the carbo cooler. Heat is
absorbed from liquids being cooled by the evaporating ammonia.
HSB No.: 1533, Serial No. 2999
Age: Built in: 1955
Condition: Good
Equipment: Carbo Cooler #2
Nature: Liquid ammonia flows through tubes in the carbo cooler. Heat is
absorbed from liquids being cooled by the evaporating ammonia.
HSB No. 1535, Serial No. 2999
Age: Built in' 1955
Condition: Good
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-"~- Equipment: Ammonia Lines
Nature' The ammonia lines carry the ammonia through the system.
Age: The lines have been in place in this system for about 6 years.
Condition' Good, suction lines are insulated
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3.2 Testing Schedules
Testing of control equipment is necessary to ensure that the equipment will work when
· it is needed.
~ Test Schedule
High Pressure Cutouts Tested during compressor maintenance
pressure Relief Valves '- Tested when the vessel being protected
undergoes maintenance
3.3 Maintenance Schedules
The compressors require more maintenance than any 'other part of the ammonia
system. The compressors are given a detailed inspection each month. Every day,
operators monitor the equipment and log normal operating variables in addition to
unusual'conditions. Exhibit 6 is a copy of a log typical of the operator's log used at
Crystal Geyser. Conditions that may require maintenance include:
o High temperatures
o High or Iow pressures
o High oil consumption
o Unusual noises
o Excessive vibration
o Unbalanced operation
When problems or potential problems are detected, the equipment is scheduled for
maintenance. Maintenance schedules for regularly maintained equipment follows:
Equioment Maintenance Schedule
Compressors Monthly Inspection
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4.0 Procedures Report
4.1 Daily Operating Procedures
Operating procedures include'
Daily Operatinq Duties
1. Inspect work area and overall system operation
2. Check suction temperatures and pressures constantly. Average temperature 15°F
to 40°F and average pressure 28 to 60 psig.
3. Check discharge temperature and presSure constantly.' Average temperature 40°F ·
to 85°F and average pressure 60 to 140 psig.
4. Log in data once per day
5. Check oil levels in compressors. Normal level is mid-point to one-third of sight
glass.
6. Check oil pressure in compressors. Average pressure 30 to 60 psig.
7. Investigate abnormal conditions
Addition of Oil to the Compressors
1. Open crankcase valve, making sure that the check valve is in place
2. Oil is pumped into crankcase with a high pressure pump'
3. When finished, the crankcase valve is closed
4. Compressor is in continuous operation
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4.2 Maintenance Procedures
Maintenance procedures include'
Ammonia System Shutdown
1. Shut suction valves on compressors
2. Shut king valve on receiver to pump all ammonia into the receiver'
3. Turn compressor motor off
4. Shut compressor discharge valves
5. Lock out electrical panel
6. Tag warning on the electrical panel
7. Open discharge valves before starting
Isolating a Compressor for Maintenance
1. Shut suction valve, allow compressor to pump down remove ammonia)
2. Turn corr~pressor motor off
3. Close discharge valve
4. Lock out electrical panel
5. 'Tag warning on the electrical panel
6. Open discharge valves before starting the compressor
7. Hook bleed off hose to the crankcase to bleed off excess ammonia into a
bucket of water
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Restartinq a C0moressor
1. Disconnect bleed off hose
2. Open discharge valve at compressor
3. Check oil level in crankcase
4. Remove lockout 'on the electrical panel
5. Turn on compressor motor
6. Check oil pressure
7. Open suction valve at the compressor
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5.0' Design, Operating and Maintenance Control Systems
5.1 Design Control Systems
Design control sys. tems include proper design of piping to minimize slug formation,
automatic control devices (for a listing, see Appendix B-IV of the Hazards Analysis,
included in this document as Appendix B), and proper sizing of process equipment.
5.2 Operating Control Systems
The operator's log (Exhibit 6) is an effective control of the operating system. Process
variables are noted and action is taken if required. Other operatin~ control systems.
include labeling to ensure that proper actions are taken, and safe operating procedures
training. Inexperienced workers are not allowed to operate the ammohia system or to
perform work on the system. Any new employees must be trained thoroughly before
they are allowed to operate the system.
5.3 rvlaintenance Control Systems
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for controlling maintenance' of the system.
Maintenance is recorded on the daily operators log, Exhibit 7. The daily operators log
is reviewed by the Maintenance Manager and retained on file for future reference.
Maintenance records are a control method.
.Purchase orders are issued for.maintenance work requiring contractors. Completed
· purchase orders are retained by the Plant .Manager.
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..- 6.0 Detection, Monitoring or Automatic Control Systems
6.1 Detection Systems
Abnormal or hazardous conditions are detected by:
Automatic controls (see Appendix B-IV of the Hazards Analysis, Appendix B of this
report)
Sight: Vibration, discolorations, rust, holes, worn spots
Smell: Ammonia leaks, hot oil
Hearing: Unusual sounds, lack of usual sounds
Experience: A knowledge of what can go wrong with the system will help in
detection of hazardous conditions.
6.2 Monitoring Systems
The following variables are continuously monitored by automatic controlling
equipment:
Ammonia pressure- Monitored by pressure cutouts, pressure relief valves
Ammonia liquid flow- Monitored 'by solenoid valves
The following 'variables are mOnitored by the operator:
Ammonia pressure- Checked by operator
Temperature- Checked by operator
Oil levels- Checked by operator
Ammonia Level- Low levels are detected by a rise in the temperature of
the process materials.
6.3 Automatic Control Systems
Automatic control systems act as a backup to operator detection and actions..A listing
of automatic controls on the refrigeration system is included as Appendix B-IV of the
Hazards Analysis, Appendix B of this report.
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---..- 7.0 Proposed Risk Reduction Measures,
7.1 Written Operating Procedures
Writt'en operating procedures (Section 4.1 of this RMPP) ensure that operators are well
trained for their positions. Written procedures ensure that safe practices are continued
despite turnover in personnel. These procedures will be kept in the maintenance
manager's office and in this RMPP document, easily accessed by operating personnel.
7.2 Written Maintenance Procedures .
Training using the maintenance procedures (Section 4.2 of this RMPP) as a guide,
ensure that workers are well trained to perform maintenance on ammonia refrigeration
equipment. Written procedures ensure that safety is continuous despite turnover in
personnel. If contract help is required, .written maintenance procedures may prevent
accidents caused 'by contractor unfamiliarity with the ammonia system. These
procedures will be kept in the maintenance manager's office and in this RMPP
document, easily accessed by maintenance personnel.
7.3 Increased Inspections
Increased.. emphasis on inspections will ensure that deficiencies or problems are
detected before they result in a release of ammonia. The inspection program is
described in Section 10.0 of this RMPP.
7.4 Better Labeling
Labeling and warning signs are an effective means of communicating hazards to new
employees and/or visitors to the .plant. Emergency responders may need to know the
contents of lines or types of materials in use. Improved labeling of lines or specific
hazards will help to reduce the riskof release of AHM. Ammonia lines will be labeled.
7.5 Safety and Training Program
Employees will receive training under Crystal Geyser Bakersfield's safety program.
The training program is described in Section 11.3, Training Program for RMPP
Implementation. Release prevention and emergency response training will reduce the
risk of releases and minimize consequences of releases.
7.6 Fire Prevention Plan
The fire prevention plan at Crystal Geyser. Bakersfield relies upon employee safety
.·, training, and good housekeeping practices. A sprinkler system protects the building
from fires.
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7.7 Physical Plant Changes
A pressure relief valve (PRV) has been added to the inner receiver. The storage
location of the ammonia cylinders will be moved to the totally enclosed canopied and
sprinklered compressor area in 1991.
7.8 Reduction of Risk to Neighboring Homes or Businesses
The ammonia system is turned off during times when the plant is unoccupied.
Maintenance practices coupled with operations training reduce the risk of ammonia
releasing accidents. Proposed changes to the physical plant further reduce risk to
neighboring facilities. An ammonia diffusion system to be added will absorb the
ammonia before it can present a risk to receptors. The plant engineer (maintenance
manager) is responsible for operation of the diffusion system. He.will designate a
trained employee to operate the ammonia system during his absence.
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8.0 Emergency Contingency Plans
811 General Evacuation
Employees are verbally notified of emergencies by the plant manager or his designee.
All employees are to leave.immediately through the nearest exit and regroup at the
parking lot 'at East California and Lakeview. Emergency responders will be notified
through 911. Exhibit 8 is a map showing emergency evacuation routes. This route has
been planned to bypass ammonia systems that may be leaking.
8.2 Fire.
The sprinkler system will engage when it has detected a fire. All employees are to
leave immediately through the nearest exit and regroup at the parking lot at East
California and Lakeview. Emergency responders will be notified through 911. The
sprinklers will extinguish fires in the plant.
8.3 Earthquake
Employees should remain in safel stable locations (in doorways, under stordy desks)
until earth movement has ceased. After the earthquake, all employees are to leave
immediately through the nearest exit and regroup at the parking lot at East California
and Lakeview, far enough from the building to avoid falling masonry.
8.4 Significant Leak from the Ammonia System
Employees are verbally notified of the leak. Notify the Bakersfield City Fire Department
through 911. Ammonia operators will work to isolate the leak, if possible. All non
essential employees are to leave immediately and regroup at the parking lot at East
California and.Lakeview.
Clean up procedures for an ammonia release will mitigate the effects of {he release:
o Ventilation will reduce concentrations of ammonia in enclosed areas
o If liquid ammonia is on the floor, spray it with large quantities of cold water
o Water will absorb ammonia: high concentrations of ammOnia vapor or
dispersed ammonia can be diluted with water spray,
During a release, the plant engineer (maintenance manager) will:
o Stop leaks
o Supervise the use of self contained breathing apparatus,
The plant engineer has an in-depth knowledge of the ammonia system. He has many
years of experience with refrigeration systems.
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8.5 Emergency Responders
In an emergency, the following agencies may be ne'eded:
Hospita!
Memorial Hospital
420 34th Street
Bakersfield, California
(805) 327-1792
Fire De0artment
Call 91 '1
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""-~ .9.0 Auditing Program
A copy of the audit used at Crystal Geyser Bakersfield is inctuded as Appendix C. The
purpose c' the ammonia safety audit is to ensure that the ammonia system is operated
and maintained in a manner that ensures the minimum possible risk to personnel, the
general public, environment and product safety.
Other goals to be achieved by the ammonia safety audit are:
o To pinpoint actual and potential safety hazards due to design, location,
operation and maintenance of the ammonia system.
o To provide a means of objectively assessing and documenting plant safety.
o To provide a means of objectively defining . needs for upgrading and
modification.
o To provide feedback on safe. ty issues.
The ammonia safety audit will be conducted on a yearly basis.
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· '--- 10.0 Inspection Program
An inspection program is necessary for the assessment of hazards present in the work
place. The person responsible for inspection must be familiar wiLh the process and
system being inspected. Hazards, deficiencies, out-of-normal variables or unusual
observations or occurrences must be recognized and recorded during the inspection.
Potential hazards identified through the inspection will bi~ assessed and assigned
priorities for correction. Action will be taken to reducb the risk presented by identified
hazards.
The maintenance manager is responsible for inspecting the work area at the beginning
of the shift. Any notes resulting from the inspection will be noted in the log.
In addition to daily inspections by the quality control manager and the maintenance
'manager, the ammonia safety audit includes an intensive inspection of the ammonia
refrigeration system. Inspections of the System may be scheduled after process
changes, upsets, or accidents.
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11.0 RMPP Implementation
"Implementation of the RMPP shall include carrying out all operating, maintenance,
monitoring, inventory control, equipment inspection, auditing, record keeping, and
training programs as required by the RMPP."
1 1.1 Personnel Responsible for RMPP Implementation
The title of each person charged with RMPP implementation dut. ies are listed below,
along with their respective responsibilities.
Tit. l~ RMPP Implementation Responsibilities
Plant Manager Supervise a0dits, inspection and record keeping,'
responsible for RMPP implementation
Maintenance Manager Supervise equipment inspection, emergency
' response training, operating and maintenance
training, inventory control and labeling
Quality Control Manager Coordinate emergency response training
All Employees Undergo emergency response and evacuation
training
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-,.- 11.2 Implementation Schedule
The following schedule will be followed for RMPP Implementation.
Program Date of Full Implementation
Inspection Program Ongoing
Ammonia Safety Audit July, 1991
RMPP Record keeping August,' 1991
Safe Operating Procedures Training March, 1991
Maintenance Procedures Training June, 1991
Evacuation Training June, 1991
Emergency Respbnse Training June, 1991
Labeling May, 1991
Airpack Respirator Training December, 1991
Move Cylinder. Storage to Canopied June, 1991'
and Sprinklered Area
Ammonia Diffusion System December, 1991
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11.3 Training Program for RMPP Implementabon
The RMPP training program must ensure that standard operating procedures are easily
understood by operators. Training should be able to provide a continuity of safety
despite employee turnover or changes in personnel. Training ensures that plans and
programs such as emergency evacuation plans will work as designed when they are
needed. During training sessions, employees speaking both Spanish and English
serve as translators for employees that speak only Spanish.
The following subjects'will be covered by the training program:
Use of Safety Equipment
o When to wear a respirator
o What type of respirator is appropriate; limitations
o How often must the respirator be replaced
o Respirator maintenance
During 1991, an airpack respirator will be obtained for. use during emergencies.
Ammonia First Aid Procedures
o Keep a rope available to retrieve overcome employees
o if an employee is overcome by ammonia:
1. Move victim to an area clear of ammonia
2. Call a doctor
2. Remove contaminated clothing
3. Keep the patient still and covered with blankets
o For skin burns, wash immediately with large quant'ities of
water
Review of Material Safety Data Sheets, Chemical Hazards
Fire Prevention and Response
Release Reporting (Section 2.5) ~
Evacuation Procedures (Section 8.1)
Earthquake Procedures (Section 8.3)
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SPill Containment and Dilution Procedures (Section 8.4)
Daily Operating Procedures (Section 4.1)
Maintenance Procedures (Section 4.2)
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12.0 RMPP Record Keeping
Record keeping, required by RMPP legislation, ensures that RMPP programs are
implemented and maintained.
1 2.1 Accident Records
Documentation of accidents is necessary to prevent recurrence. Section 2.0 of this
report is a description of accidents involving ammonia, including accident investigation
procedures and measures taken to avoid a repetition of the accident or release.
1 2.2 Ammonia Charge Records
Ammonia charge records (Exhibit 9) will document amounts and dates of ammonia
deliveries. Inventory control is a significant aspect of RMPP implementation.
1 2.3 Training Records
Training records will be kept to ensure that each employee receives required tra. ining~
All employees must be .trained in emergency evacuation procedures. Certain
employees need training in specific procedures related to the handling of acutely
hazardous materials. Exhibit 10 is the format for the record of training
Required/Completed Record.
1 2.4 Audit Records
Results of the ammonia safety audit are kept for future reference. Documentation
ensures that hazards identified through the safety audit are addressed in a timely
manner. A copy of the ammonia safety audit is.contained as Appendix C.
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13.0 Qualifications of Certifiers
13.1 Qualified PerSon
Mary Jane Wilson, President, WZI Inc.
Ms. Wilson received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Petroleum Engineering from
Stanford University in 1972. She is registered as an Environmental Assessor in
California.
Ms. Wilson is the President and Corporate Executive Officer of WZI Inc. She monitors
WZl Inc. projects to maintain technical standards. She has extensive experience (17
years total).in the petroleum and environmental consulting, industries. She has
participated in the design of numerous compliance programs related to the
environmental safety of operating facilities.
13.2 Facility Operator
,. A/ex..M..a.nns, Plant Man. M.8.0..8.g~
Mr. Manns, Plant Manager of Crystal Geyser, has worked as plant manager for Crystal
.Geyser for one and 1/2.years. Previous.duties included a'combif~ed 19 i/2 years as
plant manager for the Coca Cola and the Pepsi Companies.
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References
1. The Center for Chemical Process Safety, Guidelines for .Hazard Evaluation
Procedures, '1985, American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
2. Office of Emergency Services, HazardOus Materials Division, Risk Management and
Prevention Program Guidance, 1989, State of California.
3. U.S.-Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Emergency Man'agement Agency-
and the U.S. Department of Transportation, Technical Guidance for Hazards
Analysis: Emergen..cy Planning for Extremely Hazardous Substances, 1987.
4. National Response Team, Hazardous Materials Emergency Plannina_ Guide, 1987.
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HAZARDS ANALYSIS
CryStal Geyser Water Company
Bakersfield, California
Appendix B
Submitted to the
Hazardous Materials Division
of the Bakersfield City Fire Department
August, 1990
Revised October 1, ,1990
Revised April, 1991
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
1.0 Introduction 1
2.0 Summary 2
3.0 Hazards Identification 3
3.1 Chemical Identity of Acutely Hazardous Materials 3
3.2 Location of Acutely Hazardous Materials 3
3:3 Quantity 3
3.4 Nature of Hazard .3
4.0 Hazard and Operability Study Results 6
4.1 Summary 6
4.'2Release Scenarios 6
4.3 Offsite Consequences · 9
4.4 Onsite Consequences 10
4.5 Human Error Analysis 10
5.0 Vulnerability Analysis I 3
5.1 Vulnerable Zone 13
5.2 Human Populations 1 4
5.3 Critica! Facilities i 5
6.0 Risk Analysis 1 6
6.1 · Release Probability 16
6.2 Severity of Consequences 1 6
EXHIBITS
Exhibit B-1 Location Map
Exhibit B-2 Hazards Analysis Flowchart
Exhibit B-3 Facility Diagram
Exhibit B-4 Ammonia Schematic Diagram
Exhibit B-5 Map of Surrounding Area
Exhibit B-6 Factors Affecting Vulnerable Zone Estimations
Exhibit B-7 Neighboring Receptors
Exhibit B-8 Worst Case Vulnerable Zone Map
Exhibit B-9 Worst Case IDLH Exposure Map
TABLES
'Table 1 Physical Properties of Ammonia
APPENDICES
Appendix B-I Hazard and Operability Study Guideline
Appendix B-II Hazard and Operability Study Forms
Appendix B-III Modeling Results
Appendix B-IV Alarms and Control Devices
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This hazards analysis of the use of Acutely Hazardous Materials (AHM) has been
prepared for the Crystal. Geyser Bakemfield bottling facility, located at the corner of
East California Avenue and Lakeview Avenue, Kern County, California (Exhibit B-l).
This analysis has been prepared in accordance with the EPA/FEMA/USDOT
document "Technical Guidance for Hazards Analysis: Emergency Planning for
.Extremely Hazardous Substances, 1987."
There are three, basic components in hazards analysis (Exhibit B-2) which provide the
outline of this report:
o Hazards Identification
o Vulnerability Analysis
o Risk Analysis
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The potential for offsite and onsite consequences is presented by the ammonia
refrigeration system in operation at the Crystal Geyser Bakersfield beverage
formulation and bottling facility. Ammonia releases could occur leading to possible
exposure of workers and receptors above the Level of Concern (LOC), 50 ppm, and
the Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health Level (IDLH), 500 ppm. The worst case
credible scenario, determined through the hazard and operability study, was
determined to be the formation of dispersion cloud of ammonia released by the rupture
of a liquid ammonia line outdoors. Liquid ammonia released at high rate Could form a
liquid/air dispersion cloud that could migrate to neighboring residential areas. The
immediate area surrounding the Crystal Geyser plant is both residential and industrial.
Apartment buildings are immediately adjacent to the Crystal Geyser plant. Worst case
credible onsite consequences may be experienced with the rupture of a line at the
indoor receiver, releasing the liquid contents in a liquid/air dispersion, followed by the
subsequent release of liquids and vapors remaining in the system into the building.
The extent of the vulnerable zone for a worst case credible release of the contents of
the ammonia receiver, 216 pounds of ammonia, determined through modeling, is
approximately' 2.3 miles (3.7 km) at 30 minutes after release. LOC eXposure at 2.3
miles from point of release is expected to last approximately 30 minutes. The IDLH
level, 500 ppm, may be reached at UP to 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away 11 minutes after
release. The IDLH exposure is expected to last approximately 12 minutes at 0.8 miles
from the point of release.
This Hazards Analysis showed the Crystal Geyser ammonia refrigeration system to be'
highly automated'. The design of the system is such that .employees need only to
switch on the system in the morning and periodically add oil. Less frequently,
make-up ammonia is added to the system. The system design needs to be better
documented: no drawings of the system were located. Only two employees, the
Maintenance Manager and the Mechanic and Production Supervisor, are authorized
to perform mainten~tnce on the ammonia system. As part of the RMPP, Crystal Geyser
will implement a safety audit of the refrigeration system. The RMPP should focus on
minimizing risk and on emergency response. Employee training and training
documentation will be supplemented; as will inventory and procedural record keeping.
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3.0 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
3,1 Chemical Identity of Acutely Hazardous Materials
Anhydrous ammonia is stored and used in reportable quantities at the Crystal Geyser
Bakersfield facility.
3.2 Location of AHM at Facility
The ammonia in use at the Crystal Geyser facility is Contained in the ammonia
refrigeration system. Exhibit B-3 is a facility diagram. Exhibit B-4 is a schematic
diagram of the ammonia system. Liquid anhydrous ammonia is stored in the two
receivers, one outdoors and one indoors.
An ammonia cylinder is chained outside of the building at the southWest corner. When
ammonia is. needed, the cylinder is unchained from its outdoor storage location and
wheeled into the room containing the indoor receiver and carbo coolers. The
ammonia system is recharged from the cylinder into a line connected to the inside
receiver.
3.3 Quantity
The ammonia system holds up to 300 pounds of ammonia. A 150 pound cylinder is
stored outside andr is used to replace ammonia lost as fugitive emissions from the
system.
3,4 Nature of Hazard
Ammonia presents the risk of death or debilitating injury to humans exposed to high
concentrations. Major releases from the ammonia system may cause high
concentrations of ammbnia to reach receptors, either in the plant or in surrounding
areas.
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Because of its physical properties, a release of liquid ammonia is most likely to cause
serious injury to receptors. Liquid ammonia released at a high rate can form a dense,
slow moving cloud of liquid ammonia dispersed in air. Ammonia vapors, lighter than
air, rise quickly in the atmosphere and are less likely to cause serious injury to
receptors. Ammonia vapors released into an unventilated area can present high
concentrations to receptors entering the area.
Ammonia, a colorless gas with an extremely pungent odor, can be detected by smell at
concentrations at 3.5 to 37 mg/m3 (5 to 53 ppm). Ammonia is corrosive and irritating to
the skin~ High concentrations can cause dermal burns, inflammation and swelling of
the eyes and is potentially blinding to exposed receptors. Levels of 500 mg/m3 (700
ppm) can cause eye irritation. Coughing occurs at a level of 1200 mg/m3 (1700 ppm).
Exposure to higher concentrations can result in debilitating injury and death through
pulmonary edema. Ammonia is not recognized as a carcinogen nor does it present a
threat to the environment. Table 1 lists physical properties of ammonia.
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Table 1. Physical Properties of Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3)
· MOLECULAR WEIGHT 17.03 LBM/LBMOLE
LATE NTH EAT 327 CA LO RI E/G RAM
BOILING POINT -27.4 oF (-77.7 °C)
SOLUBILITY 89.9 G/100 mi AT 0 oC
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (LIQUID) 0.682 (-33.35 oC/4 oC)
VAPOR DENSITY 0.59 (A~R=I) @25 oC, 760 mm HG
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE 651 oC (1204 °F)
EXPLOSIVE. LIMITS 16 TO 25' % BY VOLUME IN AIR
CRITICAL TEMPERATURE 132.9 oC
CRITICAL PRESSURE 11.5 ATM
IDLH 350 mg/m3 (500 ppm)
LOC 35 mg/m3 (50 ppm)
STEL 25 mg/m3 (35 ppm)
RATIO OF SPECIFIC HEATS 1.31
1 PPM 0.7 mg/m3 @ 25 oC AND 760 mm HG
The molecular structure of ammonia is composed of one Nitrogen (N) and three
Hyd¢ogen atomS (H). The molecular weight of ammonia, 17 Ibm/Ibmole, is significantly
less than that of air which is approximately 29 Ibm/Ibmole. As a result, ammonia in the
vapor phase is much lighter than air and rapidly rises when released.
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4.0 Hazard and Operability Study Results
Appendix B-I is a copy of the guideline used for the Hazard and Operability Study.
Forms used during the Hazard and Operability Study are included as Appendix B-II.
Appendix B-Ill contains modeling results, and Appendix B-IV lists alarms and control
devices in the ammonia system.
4,1 Summary_
Each study node was reviewed for possible deviations from normal operation, and
potential consequences resulting from the deviations were recorded. The severity and
probability of consequences were rated. It was determined that the greatest risk is
presented by release of liquid ammonia, which can form a dense ammonia/air
dispersion. A dense dispersion can hug the ground, potentially inflicting injury upon
receptors. In summary, the most likely worst case release at the Crystal Geyser
Bakersfield plant is a release of the contents of the outdoor ammonia receiver through
a line broken during a severe earthquake. Appendix B-Ill contains results of
modeling the worst case credible release.
4.2 Release Scenarios
Accidents such as fires or hazardous material releases are often not caused by
single factor but are the result of a chain of circumstances.. A scenario is an
abbreviated description of a specific chain o'f events that causes a particular outcome
such as an AHM release related death, injury, property loss, or other incident.
Release scenario characteristics include:
o Condition: Temperature, pressure of the material released
o Equipment at Which the release originates
o Time of incident: Day, night, morning, afternoon
o Cause of release: Over pressurization, ruptured lines, operator error
o Direct cause of loss: Exposure to high levels of ammonia
o Type of loss: Death, injury and/or property loss
DO 'o Receptors: Employees, sensitive receptors
o Magnitude of loss: Number of people affected, property lost
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Release scenarios at the Crystal Geyser Bakersfield plant are based upon the most
likely .hazards that were developed through the hazard and operability study.
Probabilities of accidents can be determined' through a study of reliability data. Two
main types of reliability data are required:
o Equipment and instrument failure rate and repair rate data
o Human error probabilities and recovery probabilities
The following causes of accidents that can occur in processing plants were reviewed
in preparation for the hazard and operability study:
o Improper maintenance methods
o Modifications to equipment
o Human error
o Improper labeling
o Improper operating methods
'o Wrong materials used in construction
o Faulty Equipment
o Fire
o Earthquake
Deviations that result in situations that could severely affect onsite or offsite receptors
were denoted by a high-medium designation on the HAZOP form. Potentially severe
consequences determined through the hazard and operability study included those
due to the following deviations:
o Major leak,in system.
1. Pooled liquid ammonia outdoors (Presents.a high concentration of
ammonia in a localized area)
2. Dispersed liquid ammonia outdoors (greatest potential to affect
large numbers of offsite receptors)
3. Pooled liquid ammonia indoors (presents a high risk to employees in
an unventilated buildings) '"
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· 4. Dispersed liquid ammonia indoors (presents a severe* ~'isk to
employees in the building, ventilated or unventilated)
5. Release of' vapor ammonia outdoors (presents a localized risk due to
high concentrations in the immediate area: ammonia will likely
rise before it reaches great distances; dispersion, is affected
by temperature and wind speed)
6. Release of' vapor ammonia indoors (presents. a high risk to
employees in an unventilated building, lesser risk in a
ventilated building; risk is dependent upon amount, rate of
release)
o Earthquake (pipes may be ruptured in a severe earthquake, quickly
releasing large quantities of ammonia within or outside the building.
o High pressure shutdown failure (high pressure may lead to an ammonia
releaSe through pressure relief valves)
o Pressure relief valve (prv) failure (high. pressure may lead to a rupture in a
line or vessel)
o Exit valve to compressor closed (high pressure may lead to pry release)
o Exit valve to receiver closed (high pressure may lead to pry release)'
o Fire (high temperatures may result in high system pressures, causing
ammonia release)
o ReleaSe during ammonia loading (human error, equipment failure)
Deviations that result in scenarios that are likely to occur were listed with a medium to
a high probability. Situations of concern that were determined to be likely to occur
were results of the following deviations.
o Valve closed incompletely (human er~°r)
o Power failure (compressor seals fail)
o Minor leak in system (fittings, corrosion)
o Earthquake
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One deviation from normal operation was found to have a medium to high probability
combined with a medium to high severity; an earthquake. The possibility of a release
· due to an earthquake is mitigated by the design and anchoring of the system.
The greatest potential for major release from the Crystal Geyser Bakersfield bot[ling
facility was found to be circumstances over which the operators have no control, such
as earthquake or fire conditions. Human errors were determined to be likely to result
in lesser, non-reportable releases.
4.3 ~62_0.s it e C o n s.~.~.._e nces
The compressors, the most probable origin of ammonia release are located outside of
the plant, protecting the rest of the plant from high levels of ammonia due to a release
from the compressors. A release of ammonia vapor from the compressors is likely to
occur a.t a slcw rate. The outdoor location prevents the slow concentration of high
levels in the imrnediate area. A release of ammonia in the vapor form will rapidly rise
in the atmosphere, out of 'the range ol receptors. Past ammonia releases from the
'compressors (due to human error and described in the RMPP) annoyed neighbors but
did not cause injury to offsite receptors or employees.
An indoor release could affect Crystal Geyser's. 1'7 permanent employees and an
undetermined number of temporary workers (the number varies from day to day). Any
indoor release is dangerous, large or small, because of the potential for a high
concentration to build in areas that are not well ventilated. Evacuation and
emergency response training help to mitigate the potential for onsite consequences.
Doors at either side of the building can be opened for ventilation if ammonia
concentrations in side 'the building.
The room in which the indoor ammonia equipment is held is somewhat isolated from
the rest of the building. The indoor receiver is connected to a relief valve that vents
above the roof line.
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4.4 Offsite Conseauences
The outdoor ammonia receiver contains the largest amount of liquid ammonia located
where a dispersion cloud could be released towards offsite receptors. The most likely
potential release of the contents of the receiver to the outdoors was determined to be
through a break in the liquid ammonia line leading from the evaporative condensers
to the receiver or lines from the outdoor receiver to the indoor receiver. A cloud of
dispersed ammonia from a rapid, large release presents the greatest, danger to offsite
receptors.
Human Error .Analysis
The purpose of a human error'analysis is to identify potential human errors and their
effects. '.Causes of human errors that have occurred in the past may also be identified.
Human Error: Normal Operation
During normal operation the highly automated ammonia system requires little operator
action. The maintenance manager, the main ammonia system operator, will, in the
future, record information regarding system variables onto a log. Oil is regularly
'drained manually from the oil receivers. Potential areas for operator error during
normal operation include:
Areas for Proposed
Operator error .Consequence~ SeveritY/Likelihood Mitigation
Improper logging Poor records' Low/Low Employee training
Valve not shut off Potential for Low/Med EmploYee training
after oil drain sm. ammonia release
Open wrong Damage to Low/Low Employee training
compressor compressor
valve
· Forget to Damage to Low/Low Log, Employee
add oil compressor Training
Neglect Relief valve Med/Low Auto controls,
high pressures release relief valves,
emPloyee training
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Human Error: Ammonia Addition
When necessary, ammonia is added at the indoor receiver. The maintenance
manager supervises ammonia addition. 'An ammonia canister is carried from outside
the building to inside the carbo cooler room. A hose is attached from the canister to
the connection below the indoor receiver..The sight glass on the indoor receiver is
watched while the ammonia is added. After a sufficient amount of ammonia is added, .
the hose is disconnected and the cylinder removed. The following errors are possible
during ammonia addition:
Areas for Proposed
Ooerator error Conse(~uences Severity/Likelihood Mitioation
Sight glass Too much ammonia Low/Mad Employee
not read properly in system; Relief Training
· valves may relieve
Valve not shut Ammonia leak Low/Low Employee
off prope¢ly Training
Worn hose not Ammonia leak Mad/Low Replace hose
noticed possible when worn
Hose not disconnected Ammonia release Mad/Low Inspect hose.
possible
H~Jman Error: Emerqency Situations
Emergency situations include fires, equipment difficulties, ammonia leaks, and
earthquakes.
Areas for Proposed
Operator error Oonseque, nces Severity/Likelihood Mitigation
Improper use of Employee injury Med/Low Employee -
breathing equipment training
Improper fire Employee injury, Med/Low Employee
fighting procedures ammonia release training
Earthquake response: Increased risk of Low/Low Employee
Improper evacuation employee injury training
procedures
Eadhquake response: Possible increased Low (relative to Employee
Improper shutdown ammonia release severity of earthquake)/ training
procedures Low
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Human Error: Maintenance Procedures
Areas for Proposed
Operator error Conseauences Severity/Likelihood Mitiaation
Compressor SmalVmedium Med/Low Employee
not pumped down ' ammonia release; training/
for maintenance possible emp. injury supervision
In summary, AHM releases due to human error were found to be likely to be smaller in
magnitude than potential releases from events such as an earthquake or fire. The
automation of the ammonia system reduces the risk of human error. Increased training
of'workers will further reduce the risk of human ei'rors in normal, maintenance and
emergency operations at the Crystal Geyser Bakersfield plant.
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5.0. Vulnerability Analysis
5.1 Vulnerable Zone
The worst case vulnerable zone radius is the maximum distance from the release to
the point at' which the airborne chemical concentration equals or exceeds the L.O.C.
Exhibit B-5 is a map of the area' surrounding the Crystal Geyser plant. Factors
affecting vulnerable zone estimations are summarized in Exhibit B-6. Neighboring
receptors are shown in Exhibit B-7, and the Worst Case Vulnerable Zone is shown as
Exhibit B-8. Exhibit B-9 shows the area which could be exposed to ammonia
concentrations above the IDLH in a worst case release.
,EPA/FEMA/DOT guidelines (1987) indicate that decisions about evacuation are
incident specific and are to be made at the time of actual release. An estimated
vulnerable zone should not automatically be used as the basis for evacuation during
emergency response.
In this study, the vulnerable zone radius is estimated using assumptions for a credible
worst case scenario.
A. Quantity and Rate of Release to Air
The vulnerable zone is proportional to the quantity and rate of release. In this study of
credible worst ~;ase scenarios, a break in an outdoor liquid ammonia line was
determined to present the greatest risk to offsite receptors. In the worst case release
216 pounds of ammonia would be released from the outdoor ammonia receiver.
Computer modeling determined that release could Occur i'n as little as 1/2 minute.
B. MeteQrological Conditions
Wind speed and atmospheric stability have a significant effect on the size of estimated
vulnerable zones. Increased wind speed and the accompanying atmospheric stability
will result in' greater airborne dispersion an~l a decrease in the size of the estimated
vulnerable zone. Low wind speeds are used in worst case scenarios.
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CRYSTAL GEYSER
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Surrounding Area
Exhibit 'B-6 F~ctors Affecting Vulnerable Zone Estimations
o Quantity of Release
o Physical State (solid, liqUid, gas) of Material
o Temperature of Stored Material
o Pressure of Stored Material
o. Physical Characteristics of Material (Molecular weight, Vapor
Pressure, etc.)
o Surface Area of Spill, if Liquid
o Type of Release (Leak, Explosion, etc.)
o .Rate of Release
o Meteorological Conditions (W. ind Speed, Cloud Cover,
Temperature)
o Surrounding Topography
o Level of Concern of Material
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WZl INC.
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA
CRYSTAL GEYSER
BAKERSFIELD
Worst Case
Vulnerable Zone Map
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Worst Case
IDLH Exposure Map I
C. Surrounding Topography
The Crystal Geyser plant is surrounded by residential apartments, open areas and .~
industrial offices and warehouses.
D. Levels of Concern (L.O.C.~)
The L.O.C. for anhydrous ammonia is 50 ppm (0.035 g/m3)·
5.2 H~jman Populations
The community surrounding the Crystal Geyser Bakersfield facility is shown in Exhibit
B-5. Immediately surrounding the facility to the South is a residential apartment
complex, currently uninhabited and undergoing renovation. Sensitive receptors
located near the facility include:
Receptor ,Approximate Distance (miles) Direction
Owens School 3/8 SW
Special Services School 7/16 ENE
Our Lady of Guadalupe Sch. 11/16 W
Williams School 11/16 NE
Mt. Vernon School 15/16 ESE
Bethel Christian School 1 E
Prevailing wind direction is from the Northwest. A worst case release (Exhibits B-8
and B-9) of dispersed 'ammonia could reach and affect receptors at these locations.
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WZi ,Nc,
5,3 Critical Facilities
Critical facilities near Crystal Geyser Bakersfield are:
Kern Medical Center
1830 Flower
Bakersfield, California
Telephone: (805) 326-2000
Bakersfield City Fire Department, Station #2
716 East 21st
Bakersfield, California
Telephone' 911
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6.q RISK ANALYSIS
6.1. Release Probability
The ammonia system at the Crystal Geyser plant has been in operation for
approximately five years. The hazard and operability study determined that the
probabil.ity of minor releases of ammonia through fugitive emission points or thiough
compressor shaft seals during system shutdown was fairly high. The risk of a major
release due to human error or system malfunction is much lower, but can be further
reduced through procedural changes and an improved training and record keepir~g
program. A release resulting from a major earthquake is likely to be large.
6.2. Severity of Consequences
The severity of consequences from an ammonia release is moderate because:
1. The quantity of ammonia in the ammonia system is sufficient to cause
injury to neighboring receptors in a worst case release.
2. It meets the criteria provided by the EPA/FEMA (1987) of "high"
severity of consequences to people. Those criteria are:
I. Low: Chemical is expected to move into the surr°unding
environment in negligible concentrations. Injuries expected only for
exposure over extended periods or when individual personal health
conditions create complications.
II. Medium: Chemical is expected to move into the surrounding
environment in concentrations sufficient to cause serious injuries
and/or deaths unless prompt and effective corrective action is taken.
Death and/or injuries are expected only for exposure over extended
periods or when individual personal health conditions create
complications.
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III. High' Chemical is expected to move into the surrounding
environment in c°ncentrations sufficient to cause serious injuries
and/or deathS upon exposure. Large numbers of people would be
expected to be affected.
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APPENDIX B-I
HAZARD AND OPERABILITY STUDY GUIDELINE
Appendix B-I
Hazard and Operability Study Guideline
Contents
1. Introduction
2. Hazard and Operability Study Team Members and Qualifications
3. Study Nodes
4. Intention: Normal Operation of the Ammonia System
5. Deviations
6. Causes of Deviations
7. Consequences
8.' Guide Words
9. .Focus of Study
Introduction
A HAZOP study is used to identify hazards and operability problems. The primary
objective of the HAZOP study is identification of problems. Possible solutions to
problems may be discussed and recorded during the study. This HAZOP study will
focus on the .ammonia refrigeration system.
2~ Haza, rd and Operability Study Team Members a~d Qualifications.
The Crystal Geyser HAZOP team is made up of the following individuals:
AleX Manns: Plant Manager, Crystal Geyser Bakersfield
Mr. Manns has worked 'as plant manager for Crystal Geyser for one and 1/2 years.'
Previous to his employment with Crystal Geyser, he worked five years as plant
manager for Calvin Coolers which operated at this location. Mr. Manns previously
worked as plant manager for the Coca Cola and Pepsi Cola Companie¢.
Norm Ambrose: Plant Engineer, Crystal Geyser Bakersfield
Mr. Ambrose has Worked in maintenance departments for bottlers and wineries for 25
years. He has been at Crystal Geyser for one and 1/2 years. He will perform quality
control for this study.
Gerhard Gaugel: Crystal Geyser Bakersfield
Mr. Gaugel has worked as assistant plant manager for Crystal Geyser for one year. He
was quality control manager at Pepsi for six years.
Appendix B-I.Page 1
Linda Knowles, Staff Chemical Engineer, WZI Inc.
Linda Knowles is a degreed chemical engineer (Texas A&M University, 1980). She
has two years of experience in the chemical process industries and two years of
experience in the environmental consulting industry, focusing on safety and risk
'assessme. nt. She will lead the HAZOP team, conduct the consequence analysis and
perform a human error'analySis as described in the Guidelines for Hazard Evaluation
Procedures, AICHE, 1985.
Norman Ambrose and Linda Knowles will walk through the facility; Gerhard Gaugel
and Alex Manns are on site and available for consultation. ,
Study N0de~, ~
The .study nodes (locations at which the process parameters are to be investigated for
deviations) in the Crystal Geyser plant are listed below:
1. Compressor#1 and #2
2. EvapOrative Condensers #1 and #2
3. Outdoor Ammonia Receiver
4. indoor Ammonia Receiver
5. Carbo Coolers (2)
6. Ammonia Receiving
7. Ammonia Lines
8. Outdoor Ammonia Storage
4..~. Intention: Normal Operation of the Ammonia System
The plant is designed to .operate continuously. Gaseous ammonia enters the
compressors and is compressed to a higher pressure and temperature. After exiting
the compressors, the hot gas enters the evaporative condensers. Water running
through the condensers cools the hot gas into a liquid. The liquid ammonia enters the
outdoor receiver. From the receiver, liquid a'mmonia flows through the lines to the
indoor ammonia receiver. Ammonia is. charged from 150 lb. (3000'cubic feet) ammonia
storage canisters (supplied by Hopper) iCto the indoor receiver. The ammonia flows
from the receiver into the carbo cooler level control vessel, and then into the carbo
cooler. The carbo cooler has an expansion valve that allows the liquid ammonia to
expand,into a gas. The phase change of the ammonia takes in heat, cooling the c~trbo
coolers. The expanded, now gaseous ammonia is then cycled, back to the indoor
receiver, where vapors are pulled by the compressor suction and liquids go to the
carbo coolers.
Appendix B-I Page 2
5. ..Deviations
Deviations are potential departures from the intention of the plant. Possible deviations
are discovered by systematically applying HAZOP guide words (no, more) to process
parameters such'as pressure and temperature.
6.. Causes of Deviations
Causes of deviations may be human error, equipment failure, etc. Deviations and
causes Will be listed during the HAZOP study.
7~ Consequences
Consequences are results of deviations from normal process operation.
Consequences which could negatively impact process safety will be discussed and
recorded. Deviations which have no effect on process safety will be dropped from the
HAZOP study.
8~GUide Word~;
Guide words are simple words used to identify, qualify or quantify possible deviations.
The following guide words will be used in the HAZOP study:
Guide WQr~I Example Meaning
No Power Shutoff Negation of' Design Intent
Less Low FIowrate Quantitative Decrease
More High temperature Quantitative Increase
Other
Part of Partial Power Shutoff Qualitative Decrease
As Well As Water added to NH3 Qualitative Increase
Reverse Flow in Wrong Direction Logical Opposite of the Intent
Other Than Earthquake Conditions Substitution.from Design
Conditions
Each guide word will be applied to process variables at each study node.
This purpose of this study is to determine the most likely point of release and most
damaging release of ammonia to the atmospl~ere. ~
9_.,. Focus of Study
The following specific consequences will be considered in this study:
o Threats to Employee Safety
o Threats to Safety of Offsite Receptors
Appendix B-I Page 3
APPENDIX B-II
HAZARD AND OPERABILITY STUDY FORMS
Crystal Geyser Bakersfield Study Node Number: I Equipment:
: , , ~ k~ ~ "~UMitigatio
Guide Word Deviation Consequences Causes Risk .
'
As Well As
~ . , . .. , ~ ~,~'
DrysJ~l Geyser B~kersfield study Node Number: ~ Equipment:
Guide Word Deviation Consequences Causes Co~p(~J~' Risk
leverse
..Crystal Geyser Bakersfield Study Node Number: ..~ Equipment: ~t~w'~o~lo.. '~E-c__~VCt- (~t~mr") '1~(~ ~
Guide'Wgrd Deviation ' Conseguences Causes Risk Mitiga(ion
~s we~ As
leverse
Crystal Geyser Bakersfield Study Node Number: <- Equipment:
Guide Word Deviation Conse~ences Causes Risk
Power ~ o~ ~ [( I
Oil ~ ~ --
.ess ~o ~ o~ ~
~s Well As
Reverse
Jther Than ~.~¢~. ~ c~c~ I~ ~roEe~..~
Crystal Geyser Bakersfield $ludy Node Number:
Guide Word Deviation Consequences Causes Risk Miti~tion
Power ~
Oil ~
~art of
~s Well As
aev~rse
APPENDIX B-Ill
MODELING RESULTS
-'--* .. .Appendix B-Ill
Modeling Results
Summary.
The Automated Resource for Chemical Hazard Incident Evaluation (ARCHIE).
computer program was used to-model theorized worst case credible releases. The
Handbook of Chemical Hazard Analysis Procedures (F.E.M.A., U.S.D.O.T., and
U.S.E.P.A., 1989) was used as a guideline for modeling. Modeling results indicated
that a worst case credible release could pose a significant risk to offsite receptors.
Crystal Geyser, Bakersfield is c'ommitted to making changes that minimize releases.
Worst Case Credible Scenario
The worst, case credible release, as determined through the hazard and operability
study, was found to be a potential release of the liquid contents of the outdoor
ammonia receiver into outside air. The potential release scenario judged to be
dangerous to off$ite receptors is a release of ammonia during an earthquake. Lines
from and to'the outdoor ammonia receiver contain liquid ammonia. A break in this
liquid ammonia line could release all of the ammonia in the receiver to outside air. In
this potential worst case scenario, the rapid release of liquid ammonia could form a
air/ammonia dispersion that would act as a cloud of dense gas.
Choice of Modeling Options
Option a, Estimate discharge rate of liquid or gas, was chosen to model the release of
liquid ammonia into the atmosphere.. This model was chosen because the potential
worst case scenario involves the emptying of the receiver through open lines. Option
b, Estimate area of liquid pool, and Option c, Estimate of vaporization rate of liquid
pool, are not valid for the ammonia release because the release would be made up .of
both liquid and gas. Option d, Evaluate toxic vapor dispersion hazards, was used to
model the following releases:
Scenario' Release from broken lines during an earthquake
Appendix B-Ill Page 1
Modeling Results
A discharge from a broken liquid line may release 216 pounds of ammonia in 30
seconds. Scenario results have been plotted in Exhibit B-8, Vulnerable Zone, and
Exhibit B-9, Extent of 500 PPM Concentration. Modeling printouts are attached.
The following table contains mean wind speeds and prevailing wind directions for the
Bakersfield area. Climatological data was gathered at Meadows Field Airport and
compiled by the National Climatic Data center.
1989 Mean Wind Speed and Direction, Bakersfield Area
.Month Wind Speed (m.oh) Wine Direction
January 5.2 NW
February 5.8 ENE
March 6.5 NW
April 7.1 NW
May 7.9 NW
JUne 7.9 NW
July 7.2 NW
August 6.8 NW
September 6.2 WNW
October 5.5 NW
November 5.1 ENE
December 5.0 ENE
The yearly average mean wind speed for 1989 is 6.4 mph, originating from the
Northwest.
Appendix B-III Page 2
CURRENT PARAMETER VALUES FOR DISCHARGE
RATE ESTIMATION METHODS
4 DISCHARGE HOLE DIAMETER = 1 inch(es)
5 DISCHARGE COEFFICIENT = .62
6 LIQUID HEIGHT IN CONTAINER = .9 " feet
7 WEIGHT OF CONTAINER CONTENTS = 215.72 lbs
8 TEMPERATURE OF TANK CONTENTS = 60 deg F
9 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE .= 90 deg F
10 CHEM VAP PRES IN CONTAINER = 104.7 psia
12 NORMAL BOILING POINT = -27.4 deg F
13 LIQUID SPECIFIC GRAVITY = .682
15 LIQUID SPECIFIC HEAT '= 1.31 BTU/lb-F
MODEL RESULTS:
Peak discharge rate = 454 lbs/min
Duration of discharge = .476 minutes
Amount discharged = 215.72 lbs
State of material = Mix of gas and aerosols
CURRENT PARAMETER VALUES FOR TOXIC GAS OR VAPOR
HAZARD EVALUATION
1 MOLECULAR WEIGHT = 17
2 TOXIC VAPOR LIMIT = 500 ppm
3 VAPOR/GAS DISCHARGE HEIGHT = 10 feet
4 ATMOSPHERIC STABILITY CLASS = F
5 WIND VELOCITY AT SURFACE = 4.5 mph
6 AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE = 90 deg F
7 VAPOR/GAS EMISSION RATE = 454 lb/min
8 DURATION OF EMISSION = .476 minutes
MODEL RESULTS:
Downwind toxic hazard distance
at groundlevel = 4429 feet
at exit height = 4398 feet
Peak concentration on ground is 36358.7 ppm
at a downwind distance of 312 ft
Downwind Distance Contaminant Arrival Time Contaminant Departure Time
at Downwind Location at Downwind Location
(feet) (miles) (minutes) (minutes)
100 .02 .3 1
410 .08 1.1 2.6
719 .14 1.9 4.2
1028 .2 2.6 5.7
1337 .26 3.4 7.3
1646 .32 4.2 8.8
1956 .38 5 , 10.4
.2265 .43 5.8 12
2574 .49 6.5 13.5
2883 .55 7.3 15.1
3192 .61 8.1 16.6
3501 .67 8.9 18.2
3811 .73 9.7 19.8
4120 .79 10.5 21.3
4429 .84 11.2 22.9
CAUTION: See guide for assumptions used in estimating these times!
Want 'to rerun the model with different input values (Y/N or <cr>)?
Downwind Distance Groundlevel Source Height Initial Evacuation
Concentration Concentration Zone Width*
(feet) (miles) (ppm) (ppm) (feet)
100 .02 113 436074 73
410 .08 32150 32019 300
719 .14 16978 14939 530
1028 .2 9950 9032 750
1337 .26 6372 5929 980
1646 .32 4322 4087 ~ 1200
1956 .38 ~. 3064 2929 1430
2265 .43 2254 .2171 1650
2574 .49 1709 1656 1880
2883 .'55 1331 1294 2100
3192 .61 1059 1034 2330
3501 .67 859 840 2550
3811 .~73 708 694 2780
4120 .'79 5'91 581 3000
4429 .84 500 492 · 1
*Usually safe for < 1 hour release. Longer releases or sudden wind shifts may
require a larger width or different direction for the evacuation zone.
****** Press ENTER to Continue ******
CURRENT PARAMETER VALUES FOR TOXIC GAS OR VAPOR
HAZARD EVALUATION
1 MOLECULAR WEIGHT = 17
2 TOXIC VAPOR LIMIT = ~0 ppm
3 VAPOR/GAS DISCHARGE HEIGHT = 10 feet
4 ATMOSPHERIC STABILITY CLASS = F
5 WIND VELOCITY AT SURFACE = 4.5 mph
6 AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE = 90 deg F
7 ~VAPOR/GAS EMISSION RATE = 454 lb/min
8 DURATION OF EMISSION = .476 m~nUtes
MODEL RESULTS:
Downwind toxic hazard distance
at groundlevel = 11961 feet
at exit height = 11933 feet
Peak concentration on ground is 36380.7 ppm
at a downwind distance of 304 ft
*** Press ENTER to View Various Tables ***
Downwind Distance Groundlevel Source Height Initial Evacuation
Concentration Concentration Zone Width*
(feet) (miles) (ppm) (ppm) (feet)
100 .02 113 436074 73
948 .18 11312 10185 690
1795 .34 3645 3467 1310
2642 .51 1614 1565 1930
3489 .67 865 847 2540
4336 .83 525 517 3160 ..
5184 .99 348 343 3780
6031 1.15 245 242 4390
6878 1.31 180 178 5010
7725 1.47 138 137 5630
8572 1.63 108 107 6240
9420 1.79 86.7 86.1 6860
10267 1.95 71.1 70.6 7480
11114 2.11 59.2 58.9 8090
11961 2.27 50 50 1
*Usually safe for < 1 hour release. Longer releases or sudden wind shifts may
require a larg.er Width or different direction for the evacuation zone.
****** Press ENTER to Continue ******
Downwind Distance Contaminant Arrival Time Contaminant Departure Time
at Downwind Location at, Downwind Location
'~'(feet)~ (miles) (minutes)
(minutes)
100 .02 .3 1
948 .18 2.4 5.3
1795 .34 4.6 9.6
2642 .51 6.7 13.9
3489 .67 8.9 18.1
· 4336 .83 11 22.4
5184 .99 13.1 26.7
6031 1.15 15.3 31
6878 1.31 17~ 4 ~35.3
7725 1.47 19.6 39.5
8572 1.63 .21.7 43.8
9420 1.79 23.8 .48.1 ~
10267 1.95 26 52.4
11114 2.11 28.1 56.7
11961 2.27 30.3 60.9
CAUTION: See guide for assumptions used in estimating these times!
Want to rerun the model with different in~ut values (Y/N or <ct>)?
APPENDIX B-IV
ALARMS AND CONTROL DEVICES
Appendix B-IV
Alarms and Control Devices
Eg_uioment ~ D~tails
Solenoid Automatic Rebuilt in 1990, Operates level.
control valve for indoor receiver
High Pressure/ Automatic Manual reset
Temperature
Cutoff: Compressors
Smoke alarms Automatic Proposed' to alert employees in
case of fire
Sprinklers Automatic Throughout building
Pressure Relief Valves Automatic Two valves, 8' high, 3/4" pipe
Outdoor Receiver
Pressure Relief Valve Automatic One valve vented indoors, plans
Connected to Indoor are to extend prv to above, roof
Receiver level
AMMONIA SAFETY AUDIT
FACILITY: CRYSTAL GEYSER, BAKERSFIELD
ADDRESS: 1233 E. CALIFORNIA AVENUE
TELEPHONE: (805) 323-6296
DATE OF AUDIT:
KEY FACILITY PERSONNEL
PLANT MANAGER: ALEXANDER MANNS
· QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER: GERHARD GAUGEL
MAINTENANCE MANAGER: NORMAN AMBROSE
AMMONIA SAFETY AUDIT TEAM
PLANT MANAGER: ALEXANDER MANNS
QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER: GERHARD GAUGEL
MAINTENANCE MANAGER: NORMAN AMBROSE
Appendix C Page 1
Ammonia Safety Audit Continued
This safety audit is a review of the ammonia system equipment and operation.
Do employees responsible for the ammonia system have a thorough understanding in
the following areas?
Basic refrigeration fundamentals
Compressor functions and limitations
Operation, set point and purpose of safety controls
Location, operation and normal position of isolation valves
Relief valve location, purpose, setting and proper operator response if activated
... Recognition and response to abnormal conditions
Correct procedures for system charging and oil drainage
Emergency planning: is there a written emergency plan? __
System design: the attached forms should be filled out for each piece of ammonia
containment vessel. The ammonia incident report should be filled out after an
ammonia incident has occurred.
Appendix C Page 2
~ .~. .rApPENDIX C .
AM2flONIA VESSEL SAFE~"~f INSPECTION DATA ....
(COMPLETE ONE FORM FQK EACH VESSEL)
VESSEL NAME OR 0SE. '-~ .... ' -
"'' 1. LOCATION (BLDG.): '? " : ........ :' ' ' ..... ":"': .......
2. LOCATION OF-VESSEL IH BUILDING:i: '- ...
3. DESCRIPTION OF VESSELS USE:
4. NORMAL PRESSUTdE IN VESSEL WHEN THE REFRI'GERATI?.W
SYSTEM
IS IN OPERATION: PSIG',.
5. VESSEL MAlqUFAC~ ; ''
6. DESIGN WORKING PRESSURE: PSIG
'7. IS VEssEL ASME (OR EQUIVAL~qT AUTHORITY)' STAMPED:
8.' VESSEL, REGISTRATION NO.: ~ '
· '"feet
9 VESSEl, LENGTH:
i0. VESSEL DTA/~ETER: inches
1 1. YEAR OF FLkNUFACTLS~EA:
!2. DOES VESSEL HAVE A ~ELIEF VALVEZ
13. IS RELIEF VALVE SINGLE OR DUAL?::, ? -..
t4. %CHAT IS THE RELIEF VALVE PPdESSLrR]5 SET~ING7 ._L_' PSIG
15. %CHAT lIS THE RELIEF VALVE .RATING? ;'.?.; lbs. air per
· ! , minute
16. hq~AT IS RELIEF VALVE Y~n3~R OF MAh"JFACTU]%E? _' -' . .-
[17. %C~3~T. !.S THE. SiZE OF THE RELIEF VALVE OUTLET7
A.ND. OUTLET PIPE
18. IS THE' RELIEF VALVE PROPERLY PIPKD TO
THE ATMOSPHERE? ; ~ (Y/N)
19. TO YOUR KNOWLEDGE HAs THIS VESSEL EV--a3{ BEEN
ALTE~25D oR h0DIFISD? , . (Y/N)
20. DO YOU. HAVE ANY ASME CERTIFIED PRINTS OR
U-1 'CERTIFICATE (OR LOCAL EQUIVALENT) ' '"
-" AT' THE FACTORY SITE? i (Y/N)
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') AMMONIA VESSEL SAFETY INSPECTION DATA
'. (COMPLETE ONE FORM FOR EACH VESSEL)
VESSEL NAME OR USE
"' 1. LOCATION {BLDG.): ~Plant '~ - : ........
2. LOCATION OF. VESSEL IN BUILDING: :
3. DESCRIPTION OF VESSELs USE: ~''
4. NORMAL PP~ESSUPdE IN VESSEL WHEN THE REFRIGERATI~ SYSTEM
IS IN OPERATION: PSIG'~t'
5. VESSEL'MANUFAC~'~
6.. DESIGN WORKING PRESSURE: PSIG
7. IS vEsSE~ ASME (OR EQUIVALENT AUTHORITY)' STAMPED:
8.' VESSEL REGISTRATION NO.: --
9. VESSEL LENGTH: >feet
_)~ 10VESSEL DIAMETER: ''inches
11. YEAR OF MANUFACTURER:
12. DOES VESSEL HAVE A RELIEF VALVE?
13. IS RELIEF VALVE SINGLE OR DUAL?:
14. WHAT IS THE RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE SETTING? PSIG
15. WHAT IS THE'RELIEF VALVE RATING? _ lbs. air per
minute
16. WHAT IS RELIEF VALVE YEAR OF MA/TUFACTIrR~? ..
17. WHAT IS THE. SIZE OF THE RELIEF VALVE OUTLET?
.' AND. OUTLET PIPE
18.. IS THE RELIEF vALVE PROPERLY PIPE6 TO
THE ATMOS?HERE? ~ (Y/M)
19. TO' yOuR KNOWLEDGE HAS THIS VESSEL EVER .BEEN
ALTERED OR MODIFIED? (Y/N)
20. DO YOU HAVE ANY ASME CERTIFIED PRINTS OR
U-1 CERTIFICATE (OR LOCAL EQUIVALENT)
AT THE FACTORY SITE? (Y/N)
~ '.' I
.... ~.~.~"., '22 ~T COBOLS ~ FI~ TO ~IS1 ~SSEL
... A. NONE
';- B. HI LIQUID LEaL ":
C~O~
C. LIQUID L~EL CON-
· D. LOW LIQUID L~L '. ::'~ ~, "~
C~O~ ' '"
23. ASSESS COBOL COL~ DESIGN: h ' · ·
(SC~ED JOINS, S~P VAL~ LOCATIONS, CO~ITION)
P~ '~' ·
24. ~ES ~ELIEF VAL~ L~K: [E/G/F/B)
~:nELL~ (CL~ WI~ NO VISIBL~~ RUST OR CO~OSION)
~,~ (L~KS OK B~ SO~ CO~OSIOM VISIBLE/LESS
'~ ~ 25 % S~ACE ONLY)
; FAIR (CONSIDE~LE S~FACE CO~OSION B~ NONE VISI-
BLE I~E~LY)
B~ (S~ACE ~ I~,~O~OSIOM VISIBLE)
D,~TE OF LAST TEST:
25. IS ~IS ~SSEL CO~K~ WI~ INSU~TION? ~' (Y/N)
CO~ITION OF INSU~TION: (G/F/B)
FAIR {SLIG~ SIGNS OF VA~R B~I~ L~)
B~ (~T~SI~ SIGNS OF V~K B~IER L~)
26. ~' ~NO~ ICE FO~TIOMS ON VESSEL? (Y/N)
27. ~ SIGNS OF RUST/CO~OSION ON ~SSEL?
k. NONE ~
B. SLIG~ O~ ~CE
C. MODE~TE B~ APP~S ~ BE 5~ACE ONLY ·
D. APPE~S TO BE ~SI~, SHOU~ BE
E~IN~ BY CONSULTING ~GI~
E. C~ TELL DUE ~ INSULATIOM,
GIVE DATE ~
~'::'"'=~£:"- 28. HAS THIS VESSEL BEEN INSPECTED BY oUTsIDE
· '::'~::"~".:.'::''"''- 29. HOW LONG SINCE LAST INSPECTION
u ...... BY NDE ME.ODS?
.......... 30..DOES THE VESSEL PLAVE AN OIL POT? ,: .:.- {Y/N)'..Compresso~-'Room ....
:- oil accumulator
.' '31. DOES OIL POT HAVE RELIEF VALVE? (Y/N)
:.::'r~':...' 32.. IS OIL POT RELIEF VALVE CORRECTLY
":: PIPED? " (Y/N)
33. SPECIAL REMARKS ON VESSEL CONDITION OR USAGE:
34. SPECIFY OVEKALL RATING (S.I.'R.)
APPENDIX C
'"" AMI4OMiA CO~TPRESSOR SAFETY INSPECTION DATA
(COMPLETE ONE FOP_M FOR EACH COMPR_ESSOR)
.1.. COMPRESSOR DUTY :
HIGH STAGE BOOSTER SWING
2. COMPRESSOR TYPE :
RECIP VERTICAL RECIP V OR'V~
ROTARY VANE ROTARY SCR~
3. COMPRESSOR I43dTUFACII/PdLR :
4 HODEL NO. YEAR BUILT
5 CAPACIT!! TOMS MOl'OR Pe~R. (HP)
6 DRIVE .: . DIRECT BELT ·'
7 COMPRESSOR P~M . NAMEPLATE YD, X. RPM _ _---
8 RELIEF VALVE %i!~E : INTERNAL F~XTEPS4AL
9 iS A CHECK VALVE PROVIDED AT T'HE DISCHARGE OF
EACH COMPRESSOR? (Y/N)
!0. MOP'AL C'OM?RESSOR.PRESSURES (PS!): SUCTION
: DISCHARGE
M3/~UFACTIFRER RECON~ifDED MAX. DISC~D~RGE PR_ESSUP, E
11. LOW PRESSU!tE CUTObll SETTING (PSi)
DESIGN ACTUAL
CHECKED "' {Y/M) OPERATES p RO P F_~LY ',Y/M)
12 · HIGH PRESSURE CI/TOUT SETTING (PSI)
DESIGN ACTIIAL
CHECK3~D { Y/N) OPF_RATES PROPLRLY Y/N)
13. iS HIGH P.~LESSURi~ SWITCH PLAAD WlPOLD:
a) TO MCYPOR'STAP, TER __(Y'/N)
b) ~"r~ROUGH PLC . {Y/N}
14. HIGH DISCHARGE TF--MP~LRATUR-E CUi'OUT SET'ZING ~C) "
DESIGN ACTUAL
CHECKED [Y/N) OPERATES PROPF-RLY (Y/N)
15. OIL PRESSURE SAFETY SWITCH SETTING (PSI)
CHECK-ED (Y/N) OPERATES PROP EILLY
PAGE 6
APPENDIX C
!6. IS CO?~RESSOR .CONNECTED ~O A TLOOgEg VESSEL7
IF YES, DOES HIGH LEnZEL SWITCH STOP
'-~- COMPRESSOR __(Y/M)
HiGH LE%-EL SW. CHYG). __(Y/M) OPER~XTES OF. (Y/N)
17. DOES COMPRESSOR START AUiIDMAT!CALLY? (Y/M)
:TF YES, IS THE~E ~M "AUTO STAP. T'!.NOT!CE .
POSTED? ' { Y/l{)
18. COMPRESSOR DRI~ IS ELECTRIC MOTOR
STEAM ~UP~B I N E
GAS ENGINE AT RPM AND __[MO. ) V BELTS
CAM PRII!E MOVER OVERSPEED7 Y/N)
19. AbFf'ABMOPdiAL VIBRATIONS PRESEI,~f?
20. DRIVE GUAttDS: ADEQUATE CO'~AGE AiCD SECIFRE?
21. A2~-f AENORPL1L NOISES? (Y/N
22. ELECTi&ICAL COV-ERS IN PLACE? (Y/N
23. ANY~ ViSiBLE LEA/iS? (Y/N
24. IS I~HERE A SA-=E METHOD FOR ELEC~iCAL
ANID SYSTE~M ISOLATION? .[Y/N
25. GENERAL ASSESS~CE2fT OF COMPFdSSOR ..
bn,~IT (S.Z.R.) ':
t24. Brakers can be locked out, but comglete section of old brakers
'must be. paddle-locked.
'16. No High level cut out.control.
PAGE 7
OPERATORS LOG (typical)
TIME PRESSURE TEMPERATURE OIL ADDED? COMMENi5
I
EXHIBIT 6
CRYSTAL GEYSER WATER cOMPANY
TRAINING REQUIRED / DATE COMPLETED
EMPLOYEE AMMONIA AMMONIA SCBA FIRE EMERGENCY EVACUATION SPILLS AND
NAME HANDLING DIFFUSION SAFETY NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES DILUTION
EXHIBIT 10
CRYSTAL GEYSER wz~ ,Nc.
MAINTENANCE RECORD
EQUIPMENT:
DATE:
WORK PERFORMED'
CAUSE'
COMMENTS'
EQUIPMENT:
DATE:
WORK PERFORMED'
CAUSE'
COMMENTS:
EXHIBIT 7
CRYSTAL GEYSER
AMMONIA CHARGE RECORD
Date Ammonia in Plant Amt. Added Initial
(Pounds) (Pounds)
EXHIBIT 9
· LIQUID AIR CORPORATION ' '
ALPHAGAZ DIVISION ........
Specialty Gas
Material Safety Data Sheet
· . P1RODUCT 1,,lAME
Ammonia
TELEPHONE (415) 977-6500
EMERGENCY RESPONSE INFORMATION ON PAGE 2
LIQUID AIR CORPORATION TRADE NAME AND SYNONYMS Ammoni a, CAS NUMBER
One California Plaza, Suite 350 Anhydrous Ammonia 7564-41-7
2121 N. California Blvd. CHEMICAL NAME AND SYNONYMS Ammoni a,
Walnut Creek, California 94596 Anh.ydrous Ammonia
ISSUE DATE OCTOBER 1, 1985 FORMULA MOLECULAR WEIGHT CHEMICAL FAMILY
AND REVISIONS CORPORATE SAFETY DEPT.'NH3 1 7.0 : Hi trogen hydri de
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
TIME WEIGHTED AVERAGE EXPOSURE LIMIT
25 Molar PPM; STEL = 35 Molar PPM (ACGIH, 1984-85) ; 50 Molar PPM (OSHA, 1985)
SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
Corrosive and. irritating to the skin, eyes, upper respiratory system and all mucosal
tissue. Depending· on the concentration inhaled, it may cause burning sensations,
ouohing, wheezing, shortness of breath, headache, nausea, with eventual collapse.
il~ concentrations of vapor'will cause den~at'itis or conjunctivitis. Higher -
concentrations of vapor or liquid contact wilt cause caustic-like dermal burns a'nd
.inflammation and swelling of the eyes with possible loss of vision. Rapidly evaporating
liquid contacting dermal tissue or the eyes will cause cryogenic "burns."
TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Inhalation: Affects the ·upper airway (larynx and bronchi) by causing caustic-like burning resulting in edema and
chemical pneumonitis. If it enters the deep lung, pulmonary edema will result.
Toxic level exposure to dermal tissue causes caustic-like burns and skin lesions resulting in e~rly necrosis and
scarring. Burns to the eye result in lesions and possible loss of vision.
Cryogenic "burns" are like frostbite with a change in skin color to gray or white possibly followe, d by blistering.
Listed as Carcinogen National Toxicology Yes [] A.R.C. Yes [] OSHA Yes L_!._
or Potential Carcinogen Program No x~ Monographs No ~, No .x_:
RECOMMENDED FIRST AID TREATMENT
PROMPT MED[CAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY [H ALL C,qS[S 0F 0VEP,[XPOSURE T0
RSSCUE ,:RSONHEL SHOULD BE EQU[PPED WT=u,,,, SELF-CONTA]HED BR:A~H]NG APPARATUS
~.UG, JLL.~NI OF :A R~'IE FTRE AND EXPLOS[O;'.i HAZARD
inhalation: Conscious persons should be assisted to an uncontaminated area and inhale
~,-cc ' U~SC,OUS ~ ....
,,._n air. " ~
~.rsons should be moved to an uncontaminated ~r=a a~d eiv=n
:-'south-to-mouth ,"~ '~-~' ~: ~- _ .. . .,~ -'-'
.=susc~:~]on and suF. pl: .... n~:l oxygen Keep ~ne victim ,.,~rm and cu~
~.ssu:-e that mucus or vomited material does not obstruct the airway by gcsitional
I
(Continued on last page.)
::.._gL::: 2:- ..... · ':'. '" · : "-~.:':'
' ' '"" I HAZARDOUS MIXTURES OF OTHER LIQUIDS. SOLIDS, OR G-~'ES ' ~ '. '' - ~Ir.'.-:..'
::....::.- ::-.. "~ .... ... " . ........ . · ." :~ 'LT:. ':7' · ':",'"". :' L. ......
'=;i~l,:~iVA~onia is flammable over a relatively narrow range in air. It re'acts vig0'rously
'-'!~i~]" with fluorine, chi°riMe, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen bromide, nitrosyl chloride,
;i.!..:.~t chromyl chlo~ide,"trioxygen diflu0ride, nitrogen dioxide and nitrogen trichloride.
PHYSICAL DATA
~OlUNG POINT UOU~D DENSIT'~ AT ~O~LI~G POI~ _
-28.14°F (-33.41°C) 42.6 lb/ft3 (fi82.'kg/m3)
' ' VAPOR PRESSURE L~ 70°F (21.1°C) = GASDENSll'YAT70'Flatm
128 psia (883 kPa) .0442 lb/ft3 (.708 kq/m3)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER FREEZING POINT
Very soluble, liberatinq heat -107.9°F (-77.74°C)
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
Colorless oas with a ptuzgent odor. Specific gravity ¢70°F (Air = 1,0) i$ ,59,
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FL.ASH POINT (METHOD USED) { AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE I FLAMMABLE LIMITS % BY VOLUME
Gas 1274°F (690°C) LEL = 15 UEL : 27
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA I ELECTRICAL CLASSIFICATION
Water Clas~ .l: Grnu~ D
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
If possible, stop the flow of gas. Sinc~ ammonia is soluble in water, it is the
best extinguishing media -- not only extinguishing the fire, but also absorbing
(Continued ~.n last
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS '
The minimum ignition energy for a~nonia is very high. It is approximately 500
..... "!)times greater than the energy required for igniting hydrocarbons and 1000 to
· !0:000 timPs gr~atPr than that rPnuired 'for hydrogen.
REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY . CONDITIONS TO AVOID
UnItable X
Stable
INCOMPATIBILITY (Malerials to a,,'oid)
· See Hazardous Mixtures of 0~h~r Liquids, Solids or Gases
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS'
Hydrogen at. ver.y high temperatures (1544°F; 840°C)
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Ma), Occur
Will Not Occur X
SPILL OR L.--Ai< :ROC'EDURES
STEPS TO ~E TAXEN IN CASE MATERIAL !S REIJ[ASED OR SPILLED .
Evacuate all ,personnel from affected., area. Use appropriate protective :xu~m~n~.~"~ .-'-'-' '-
~f leak is in user's equipment, be certain to purge piping with an inert gas prior
to at:erupting repairs if leak is in container or container valve, contact
closest Liquid A:r CorFor:~,on location.
WASTE DIS,=CSAL METHOD
Co not =.t=,,=,~ t.o dj'sc. Dso of '..:as~ or gmused quantiti=~ ....... n -,n .......
~.rotection ca~ in d~ace to L~quid .~ir ucrpora=.~on for procer disposal, for eme~g.n~y
t Cis,sosai, concact ~he c~osest Licuid ~
, , .~,r Corporation location.
I '
: .' :'.' :'.?'.:.- ' Page 3
.. ~.': ,--,' ..::_-::- .SPECIAL PROTECTION INfoRMATION ...
~.:~'~.',:" RE$1:~IFUkTORYPROTECTION(SpeclI)'IYPe) Positive pressure ~lr'line with mask' or self-cont~ined
-':!~.ibreathinq apparatus should be available for emerge~c~"~s'e. ""': ...... ' ...... "" :~''
,.-~ V~T{~ON~ :.. '..; ... ~:.. LOCxLEX~AuST ~o preven~ accumulation ~.. S,EC~~'' ..:
~ L H~o~";With '¢Or~d '":'..'-':..' above ~he TUA .... '.'..-':": '
· ' ' .- . .-. 'J. MECHANICAL (Gem) OTHER
.~.;~:%... ventilation In accordance with electrical codes.
.
,.... PRO~ECTIVE GLOVES
'~]:'[r Plastic or rubber
EYE PROTECTION
'::~" Safety goggles or glasses
:~' "t . OT~ ~CTJVE EQUIPMENT ~ '
5~fe~y shoes, safe~y showe~, eyewash "fountain"
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS*
SPECIAL ~BELING INFORMA~ON
D0~ 5h~pp~ng Hame: ~mon~a, Anhydrous (R~ [00'/45.~) I.D. No.' UN [005
DOT 5h~pp~n~ Lab~3: ~onf3a~ab3e Gas DOT Hazard C~ass: Nonf~a~ab~e
SPECIAL HANDLING RECOMMENDATIONS
Use on~5 ~n we~-ven~ed a~eas. Valve p~o~ec~on caps mus~ ~em~n ~n p~ace un, ess
con~a~ne~ ~s secured w~h w~ve ou[3e~ p~ped ~o use po~n~. Do no~ d~ag, s~de
~o~ c~nde~s. Use ~ su~b~ h~nd ~uck fo~ c~nde~ movement. Use
~educ~ng ~egu~a~o~ when connecting cs~nde~ ~o 3owe~ p~essu~e (4500 ps,g)
o~ systems. Do no~ heat cy~nde~ by any means ~o ~nc~ease ~he d~scha~ge
p~oduc~ f~om ~he cy3~nde~. Use a checE valve o~ ~ap ~n ~he d~scha~ge ~ne ~o p~even~
hazardous bac~ f~ow ~n~o ~he cy3~nde~.
For additional h~ndling recommendations consult L'Air Liquide's Encyclopedia de Gaz or Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet p-1.
PECIAL STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
'- Protect c~linders from physical damage. Store in cOol, dry, well-ventilated area of
non-combustible construction away from heavily trafficked areas and emergency exits.
Do not allow the temperature where cylinders are stored to exceed 130F (54C).
Cylinders should be stored ~pright and firmly secured to prevent falling or being
knocked over. Full and empty cylinders should be segregated. Use a "first in-first
out" inventory system to prevent full cylinders being stored for excessive periods
of time. Post "No Smoking or Open Flames'-' signs in the storage or use area. There
should be no sources of ignition in the storage or use area.
Fc~r additional storage recommendations consult L'Air Licluide's Encyclopedia de Ga~ or C~mpressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1.
SPECIAL PACKAGING RECOMMENDATIOHS
Gaseous or liquid anhydrous ammonia corrodes certain metals at a~,bie'nt temperatures.
Oxygen presence enhances the corrosion of ordinary or semi-alloy steels. The addition
of water inhibits this enhancement.
Keep anhydrous ammonia systems scrupulously' dry.
OTHER RECOMMSNDATICNS CR PRECAUTIONS
_:r~h-ground and bond. all lines and equipment associated w~n ~ne a,m, monia system
Electrical equipment should be non-sparking or explosion ~roof. Co~pressed gas
cylinders should not be refilled = ~=~-+ ..... ·
..x .... by qua~T~e~ producers of cc~,gress~d ~a~s
] hfpment Of a compressed gas cviinder'which has not been 'Filled by the o~,ner or with
~s (written) consent is a violation cf Federal Law. ,'.~cr=~=~,,..,
ADDITIONAL DATA
RECOHHENDED FIRST AID TREATHENT: (ContSnued)
Eye Contact: PERSONS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO'A~MONIA SHOULD ttOT ~4EAR CONTACT
LENSES. ~,
Flush contaminated'eye(s) with copious quantities of water. Part eyelids to
assure complet'e flushing. Continue for a minimum of 15 minutes.
Skin Contact: Flush affected area with copious quantities of water. Remove
affected clothing as rapidly as possible.
Dermal Contact or Frostbite: Remove contaminated clothing and flush affected areas
with lukewarm water. DO NOT USE HOT WATER. A physician should see the patient
promptly if the cryogenic "burn" has resulted in blistering of the dermal surface
or deep tissue freezing.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: (Continued)
the escaped ammonia gas. Use water spray to cool surrounding containers.
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SITE DIAGRAM 1~ FACILITY DIAGRAM r----]
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rking
East California Avenue
c~ Crystal Crystal~
Vintage ~ Geyser GeyserI
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'Facility Lot '~ Housing Comp
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· .. Industrial
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IFORNIA BEt,
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Street
.~treet .ucl
A ~ BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA
N BAKERSFIELD
CALIFORNIA AVENUE
ALLEY
CRYSTAL GEYSER
REFRIGERATION AND WATER
TREATMENT FACILITY
PLOT PLAN
DATE 12/93 J O~.O0~a IEXH,~,T 3
Bakersfield Fresno
4700 Stockdale Highway, Suite 120 470 East Herndon Avenue, Suite 203
Post Office Box 9217 Fresno, California 93720
Bakersfield, California 93389 209/261-9160
805/326-1112 805/326-0191 FAX 209/261-9171 FAX
Crystal Geyser Water Company
Bakersfield, California
Risk Management and Prevention Program
October, 1990
Revised February, 1991
Revised April, 1991
Revised December, 1993
Submitted to:
The City of Bakersfield Fire Department
Hazardous Materials Division
Prepared by:
WZI Inc.
4700 Stockdale Highway, Suite 120
Bakersfield, California
03320011,013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
I. Purpose 1
II. Introduction 2
III. Certification 4
IV. Revision Record 5
1,0 Background 6
1.1 General Business Information 6
1.2 Description of Acutely Hazardous Materials Used 7
1.2.1 Amount Ammonia Used 7
1.2.2 Hazardous Properties of Ammonia 7
1.3 General Ammonia Refrigeration Processes 8
1.4 Operation of the Ammonia Systems 8
2.0 Description of Acutely Hazardous Materials Accidents 10
2.1 Accidents at this Location 10
2.2 Underlying Causes 10
2.3 Measures Taken to Prevent Recurrence 10
2.4 Accident Investigation Procedures 10
2.5 Release Reporting Procedures 11
3.0 Equipment Report 13
3.1 Ammonia Equipment 13
3.1.1 Nature, Age and Condition 13
3.1.2 Testing Schedules 21
3.1.3 Maintenance Schedules 21
4.0 Procedures Report 23
4.1 Ammonia Systems 23
4.1.1 Daily Operating Procedures 23
4.1.2 Maintenance Procedures 24
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Pa.qe
5.0 Design, Operating and Maintenance Control Systems 26
5:1 · Ammonia 26
5.1.1 Design Control Systems 26
5.1.2 Operating Control Systems 26
5.1.3 Maintenance Control Systems 27
6.0 Detection, Monitoring or Automatic Control Systems 28
6.1 Ammonia 28
6.1.1 Detection Systems 28
6.1.2 Monitoring Systems 28
6.1.3 Automatic Control Systems 29
7.0 Proposed Risk Reduction Measures 30
7.1 Written Operating Procedures 30
7.2 Written Maintenance Procedures 30
7.3 Increased Inspections 30
7.4 Better Labeling 30
7.5 Safety and Training Program 31
7.6 Fire Prevention Plan 31
7.7 Physical Plant Changes 31
7.8 Reduction of Consequence to Neighboring 31
Homes or Businesses
8.0 Emergency Contingency Plans 32
8.1 General Evacuation 32
8.2 Fire 32
8.3 Earthquake 32
8.4 Significant Leak from the Ammonia Systems 32
8.5 Emergency Responders 33
9.0 Auditing Program 35
9.1 Ammonia Systems 35
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
10.0 Inspection Program 36
10.1 Ammonia Systems 36
11.0 Risk Management and Prevention Program (RMPP) 37
Implementation
11.1 Personnel Responsible for RMPP Implementation 37
11.2 Implementation Schedule 38
11.3 Training Program for RMPP Implementation 38
12.0 RMPP Record Keeping 41
12.1 Accident Records 41
12.2 Ammonia Charge Record 41
12.3 Training Records 41
12.4 Audit Records 41
13.0 Qualifications of Certifiers 42
13.1 Qualified Person 42
13.2 Facility Operator 42
References 43
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1 Location Map
Exhibit 2 Surrounding Area
Exhibit 3 Refrigeration and Water Treatment Facility Plot' Plan
Exhibit 4 Schematic of Ammonia Refrigeration System
Exhibit 5 Ammonia Incident Report
Exhibit 6 Compressor Operator's Log
Exhibit 7 Maintenance Record
Exhibit 8 Evacuation Routes
Exhibit 9 Ammonia Charge Record
Exhibit 10 Ammonia System Training Required/Date Completed Record
TABLES
Table 1 Physical Properties of Anhydrous Ammonia
APPENDICES
Appendix A Hazards Analysis (Under Separate Cover)
Appendix B Business Plan
Appendix C Piping and Equipment Layout Plans
Appendix D Preventative Maintenance Check List
Appendix E Manning Systems Gas Cell/Transmitter Instruction and
Installation Manual
Appendix F Ammonia Safety Audit
REFERENCES
1. The Center for Chemical Process Safety, Guidelines for Hazard Evaluation
Procedures, 1985, American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
2. Office of Emergency Services, Hazardous Materials Division, Risk Management
and Prevention Program Guidance, 1989, State of California,
3. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Emergency Management Agency
and the U. S. Department of Transportation, Technical Guidance for Hazards
Analysis: Emergency Planning for Extremely Hazardous Substances, 1987.
4. National Response Team, Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning Guide, 1987.
Page 43
TABLE 1.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF ANHYDROUS AMMONIA (NH3)
Molecular Weight 17.03 Lbm/Lbmole
Latent Heat 327 Calorie/Gram
Boiling Point -28.03 °F
Solubility 89.9 G/100 mi AT 0 °C
Specific Gravity (Liquid) 0.682 (-33.35 °C/4 °C)
Vapor Density 0.59 (AIR=l) @ 25 °C, 760 mm Hg
Autoignition Temperature 651 o C (1,204 o F)
Explosive Limits 16 to 25 % by Volume in Air '
Critical Temperature 651 °C
Critical Pressure 11.5 ATM
IDLH 350 mg/m3 (500 ppm)
LOC 35 mg/m3 (50 ppm)
STEL 25 mg/m~ (35 ppm)
Ratio of Specific Heats 1.31
I ppm 0.7 mg/m~ @ 25 °C and 760 mm Hg
The'molecular structure of ammonia is composed of one nitrogen (N) and three hydrogen
(H) atoms. The molecular weight of ammonia, 17 Ibm/Ibmole, is significantly less than
that of air which is approximately 29 Ibm/Ibmole. As a result, ammonia in the vapor
phase is much lighter than air and rapidly rises when released.
03320011.014
Bakersfield Fresno
4700 Stockdale Highway, Suite 120 470 East Herndon Avenue, Suite 203
Post Office Box 9217 Fresno, California 93720
Bakersfield, California 93389 209/261-9160
805/326-1112 805/326-0191 FAX 209/261-9171 FAX
HAZARD. ANALYSIS
AUGUST 1993 REVISION
CRYSTAL GEYSER
WATER COMPANY
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA
August 1993
Submitted to:
The City of Bakersfield Fire Department
Hazardous Materials Division
Prepared by:
WZI Inc.
4700 Stockdale Highway, Suite 120
Bakersfield, California 93309
0332.0011.007
APPENDIX D
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST
BAKERSFIELD
Street
~.a'~&Street St.
;NUE ; L.k, "
CRYSTAL GEYSER ~ --
-- Center '~;
BAKERSFIELD
WV.' Ave.
Pr~
.CALIFORhl~
mar~ ~vt. ~ Henley
Ave.
Un~n Ce ~urdb~ S~
. Vito;ni~
.I
· .'~ ~ ~e~ S:.
I
--BRUNDAGE ......
Feliz ~
~*t~ ~ . Cannon Ave.
· T~ TE Smith ST. ~E~O~4L ~C~a T~ON~.
'~cH. ~ ~. Be~le' ~ :~. C[~[~ ~OL ·
WZI INC.
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA
CRYSTAL GEYSER
BAKERSFIELD, CA.
Fee! 2000' 4000'
..... ! LOCATION MAP
Milei }.mi. ~mi. %zni. 1mi.
0 Kilometers .5Okm 1kin
, , DATE 7~93 I 0332.0011A I EXHIBIT I
APPENDIX B
BUSINESS PLAN'
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Overall Site with ~ Fac. Unit
General Information
Location: 1233 E CALIFORNIA AV Map: 103 Hazard: High I
Community: BAKERSFIELD STATION 02 Grid: 32C F/U: 1 AOV: 0.0
Contact Name ~(~.,,~/l~,~,7,'~Title _ Business Phone ~124-Hour Phone~
ALEX MANNS ?.'~,ar ~.~,~-~ (805) 323-6296 x 805) 589-6906!
GERHARD GAUGEL (805) 323-6296 x 805) 392-8747/
Administrative Data
Mail Addrs: 1233 E CALIFORNIA D&B Number:
'City: BAKERSFIELD State: CA Zip: 93307-
Comm Code: 215-002 BAKERSFIELD STATION 02 SIC Code: 5149
Owner: PETER GORDON / LEO SOONG Phone: (~e.~) 9q~ -o$'~0
Address: 501 WASHINGTON ST State: CA
City: CALISTOGA Zip: 94515-O30~
Summary
THIS FACILITY HAS 5 INDIVIDUALS TRAINED IN S.C.B.A.
BAKERSFIELD C1."EY FIRE DEPARTMENT
· . I-:IAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY
usine~s Name ,. '5¢'~&. r ~¢'~ '7 /'~ C..O..' Address /2 ~3 c~¢P ~. ~A~¢'~
CHEMICAL DESCRI~ION
PHYSICAL & H~LTd PHYSICAL. H~L~
H~RO CA~GORIES ~re [ 1 ReactNe [ ) SuG0en Rele~e of Pressure ~l ImmeOi~e He~h (Ac~e) ~ Delayed He~h (Chronic)
WAS~ C~SSI~CA~ON (~i~k ~de ~om' OHS Fo~ 6022) USE CODE.
7) ~OUNT AND ~ME AT FACIU~ UN~S OF M~SURE 8) STOOGE COOES
Average O~ly Amount: //0~ ~ E 0 ~ ~de3 [ ~ ' b) Pressure:
AnnuN Amount: ///, 3 ~ ~ c) Tem~rstura:
9) MI~R~ Ust COMPONE~ CAS ~
chemi~ com~nen~ or
~y ~M com~nen~ 2~
3~
CHEMICAL DESCBI~ION
1'} t~ORY STA~S: New ~ Add,on [ ~ Rev~ion [ ~ Oeie~n [ ] . ... C~eck~ chemi~'~ · NON ~E SEC~
4) PHYSlC~L & H~Ta PHYSICAL H~LTH
H~.D CA~GORIE5 Rte ~ Re~~ [ ] Sudden Rele~e of Pressure [ ~ Immedi~a He~ (~cme) [ ] ~l~yed He~h (C~ron~)
S~ WASTE C~SSIFICA~ON {~iait co~e from OHS Fo~ 6G~2) USE C~OE 0 ~
~ ...... ~ -~'~ 'P~pyz4~ ~z~p~
~ AMOU~ AND ~ME AT FACi~ UNITS OF M~SURE a) STOOGE CODES
~ O~OnSEe .~ C~e~ichMonms: ~ J.. F. M. ~ M. J. J. A. S. O, N. 0
9) MI~R~ ~st · COMPON~ CAS
c~e~i~ ¢om~nen~ or .,
~y ~M ~m~nan~ ·
3)
ce~ u~ er pen~ or law, ~r I ~ve pe~n~ly eX~l~ ~ ~ I~lll~ Wl~ ~e I~[O~OH ~UD~I~ O~ ~ ~
PRI~ N~e & ~e of A~o~z~ Com~epresenm~e 5ig~a~re
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02-014 ANHYDROUS AMMONIA Gas 6720 Extreme
· ~e, I~ed Hlth FT3
CAS #: 7664-4 Trade Secret: No
~, Form: Gas~ G~.
~ ' ' ' 5 Use: STO~
02-030 Anhydrous a~onia Gas 6720 Extreme
· Pressure, I~ed Hlth FT3
CAS #: 7664-41-7 Trade Secret: No
Form: Gas Type: Pure Days: 365 Use: COOLING
Daily Max FT3 ~Average FT~ --~/K~ual Amount FT3 --
Storage Press T Te_~ ~-~ Location ~
IN MACHINE/EQUIP IAbov~%A~bientlRefriger~system/~$ot~
- Conc / Components ' ~P ---TGuide
100.0% IANHYDRO~~ONIA IUnra~ 0
02-010 ACETYLENE Gas 130 High
~ Fire, Pressure, I~ed Hlth FT3
CAS #: 74-86-2 Trade Secret: No
Form: Gas Type: Pure Days: 365 Use: WELDING SOLDERING
Daily Max FT3 I Daily Average FT3 I Annual ~ount FT3
130 ~ 100.00 230.00
Storage I Press T Temp~ Location
PORT. PRESS. CYLINDER IAbove ~AmbientlSOUTHWEST CORNER SHOP STOOGE
- Conc Components MCP -~Guide
100.0% IAcetylene IHigh~ 17
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02-004 PROPANE Gas 18158 High
· Fire, Pressure, Immed Hlth FT3
CAS #: 74-98-6 Trade Secret: No
Form: Gas Type: Pure Days: 365 Use: FUEL
Daily Max FT3 I Daily Average FT3 I Annual Amount FT3 --
18,158 I 1,455.00 218,340.00
Storage Press T Temp ..~ Location
FIXED PRESS. CYLINDER Above ~AmbientlSOUTH~ PARKING LOT A~EA-
Compone3~c~~,~= ~ ~
....Conc MCP -Guide
100.0% IPropane IExtreme 22
02-020 DESCALE 10-50 Liquid 55 High
· Reactive, Immed Hlth, Delay Hlth GAL
CAS #: 7647-01-0 Trade Secret: No
Form: Liquid Type: Mixture Days: 365 Use: OTHER
Daily Max GAL I Daily Average GAL I Annual Amount GAL
55 ~ 30.00 55.00
Storage Press T Temp~ Location
DRUM/BARREL-NONMETAL Ambient~AmbientlINSIDE WESTSIDE BUILDING
-- Conc . Components I MCP' Guide
50.0% IMuriatic Acid IHigh I 15
02-024 SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE Liquid 104 High
· Reactive, Immed Hlth GAL
CAS #: 7681-52-9 Trade Secret: No
Form: Liquid Type: Pure Days: 365 use: CLEANING
Daily Max GAL Daily Average GAL Annual Amount GAL --
104 I 52.00 I 1,250.00
Storage Press T Temp~ Location
PLASTIC CONTAINER Ambient~AmbientlWESTSIDE OUTSIDE BUILDING
-- Conc . Components I MCP ---/Guide
12.5% ISodium HypoChlorite High ~ 45
1.0%~Sodium Hydroxide IM°derateI 60
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02-029 COFIDENCE 41C Liquid 25 High
~ Immed Hlth, Delay Hlth GAL
CAS #: Trade Secret: No
Form: Liquid Type: Mixture Days: 365 Use: WATER TREATMENT
Daily Max GAL25 II Daily Average 20.00 GAL 1 Annual Amount 80.00 GAL
Storage Press T Temp Location
DRUM/BARREL-NONMETAL Ambient[/unbientlBOILER ROOM
-- ConcI Components i MCP ---TGuide
4.0% Sodium Hydroxide ModerateI 60
8.0% Potassium Hydroxide ModerateI 60
3.0% beta-Diethylaminoethanol High ~ 29
02-017 GUARD 203 Liquid 110 Moderate
~ Reactive, Immed Hlth, Delay Hlth GAL
CAS #:' Trade Secret: No
Form: Liquid Type: Mixture Days: 365 Use: NEUTRALIZER
Daily Max GAL I Daily Average GAL 1 Annual Amount GAL
1!0 ~ 55.00 1,000.00
Storage ~~Press T Temp Location
'DRUM/BARREL-NONMETAL IAmbient~AmbientlINSIDE WEST BUILDING
- Conc Components MCP ---7Guide
35.0% IPhosphoric Acid IModeratel 60
02-018 GUARD 219' CHLORINATED FOAMER Liquid 110-'Moderate
~ Reactive, Immed Hlth, Delay Hlth GAL
CAS #: Trade Secret: No
Form: Liquid .Type: Mixture Days: 365 Use: CLEANING
Daily Max GAL I Daily Average GAL I Annual Amount GAL
110 ~ 55.00 1,300.00
Storage ~~Press T Temp Location
DRUM/BARREL-NONMETAL IAmbient~AmbientlINSIDE WEST BUILDING
-- Conc~ Components MCP ---~Guide
25.0% IPotassium Hydroxide ModerateI 60
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02-021 CHLOR 231 Solid 900 Moderate
· Fire, Immed Hlth, Delay Hlth ~ LBS
CAS #: 1310-73-2 Trade Secret: No
Form: Solid Type: Mixture Days: 365 Use: CLEANING
Daily Max LBSI Daily Average LBS I Annual Amount 5,800.00 LBS
900 ~ 550.00
Storage Press I Temp~ Location
DRUM/BARREL-NONMETAL Ambient/AmbientlINSIDE WEST BUILDING
-- Conc Components ~ MCP ---/Guide
0.0% ISodium Hydroxide IModeratel 60
02-028 SAFETY KLEEN 105 SOLVENT Liquid 20 Moderate
· Fire GAL
CAS #: 64742-41-9 Trade Secret: No
Form: Liquid Type: Mixture Days: 365 Use: WASHING
Daily Max GAL I Daily Average GAL ~ Annual Amount 100.00 GAL --
20 I 20.00
Storage Press T Temp Location
IN MACHINE/EQUIP IAmbientlAmbientlSHOP
-- Conc Components .. MCP ---/Guide
89.0% IMineral Spirits IModeratel 27
02-008 MALEIC ACID Solid '300 Low
· LBS
CAS #: 6915-15-7 Trade Secret: No
Form: Solid Type: Pure Days: 365 use: FORMULATION/MANUFACTURING
Daily Max LBS300 I ... Daily Average 150.00 LBS ----~ Annual Amount 1,200.00 LBS --
Storage } Press I Temp Location
BAG iAmbient/AmbientlNORTHWEST BATCH AREA
-- Conc Components . .. MCP ----~Guide
100.0% iMaleic Acid ILow ~ 60
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02-005 OXYGEN Gas 251 Low
~ Fire, Pressure, Immed Hlth FT3
CAS #: 7782-44-7 Trade Secret: No
Form: Gas Type: Pure Days: 365 Use: WELDING SOLDERING
Daily Max FT3I Daily Average FT3 I Annual Amount FT3
251 ~ 251.00 753.00
Storage Press T Temp~ Location
PORT. PRESS. CYLINDER Above ~AmbientlSHOp STORAGE AREA
-- Conc~ Components MCP ---vGuide
100.0% IOxygen, Compressed Low! 14
02-015 CHEVRON DIESEL FUEL #2 Liquid 330 Low
~ Fire, Immed Hlth, Delay Hlth GAL
CAS #:. 68476-34-6 Trade Secret: No
Form: Liquid Type: Pure Days: 365 Use: FUEL
.... Daily Max GAL Daily Average GAL Annual Amount GAL
330 I 110.00 I 2,500.00
- Storage ~~Press T Temp Location
DRUM/BARREL-METALLIC IAmbient~AmbientlOUTSIDE EAST YARD IN DOCK
-- Conc ·I Components MCP ---7Guide
100.0% IDiesel Fuel No.2 ModerateI 27
02-019 PENNANT NL OIL 150 Liquid 55 Low
· Fire, Reactive GAL
CAS #: Trade Secret: No
Form: Liquid Type: Mixture Days: 365 Use: LUBRICANT
Daily Max GAL I Daily Average GAL ~ Annual Amount GAL --
55 ~ 35.00 55.00
Storage ~~Press T Temp Location
DRUM/BARREL-METALLIC Ikmbient~AmbientlOUTSIDE WEST BUILDING
-- c°nc 'I Components ~ MCP ---TGuide
43.0% ~Solvent Dewaxed Distillate, Heavy Paraffin ILow ~ 27
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02-006 ARGON Gas 155 Minimal
~ Fire, Pressure, Immed Hlth FT3
CAS #: 7440-37-1 Trade Secret: No
Form: Gas Type: Pure Days: 365 Use: WELDING SOLDERING
Daily Max FT3 I Daily Average FT3 I Annual Amount FT3
155 ~ 75.00 155.00
Storage .- Press T Temp .I Location
PORT. PRESS. CYLINDER Above ~AmbientlSHOP STORAGE AREA
-- Conc Components MCP ---~uide
100.0% IArgon IMinimal I' 12
02-003 CARBON DIOXIDE Gas 420333 Minimal
~ Fire, Pressure, Immed Hlth FT3
CAS #: 124-38-9 Trade Secret: No
Form: Gas Type: Pure Days: 365 Use: FORMULATION/5~NUFACTURING
Daily Max FT3 I Daily Average FT3 I Annual Amount FT3
420,333 I 242,500.00 2,932,920.00
Storage I Press T TempI Location
FIXED PRESS. CYLINDER IAbove ~Below INORTHWEST PARKING LOT AREA
-- Conc~ Components MCP ----~uide
100.0% ICarbon Dioxide Minimal I 21
02-007 CITRIC ACID ANHYDROUS Solid 2400 Minimal
~ LBS
CAS #: 77-92-9 Trade Secret: No
Form: Solid Type: PUre Days': 365 Use: FORMULATION/MANUFACTURING
Daily Max LBS I Daily Average LBS I Annual· Amount LBS
2,400 I 1,000.00 _ 24,000.00
Press 7·Temp~ Location
Storage
BAG Ambient~AmbientlNORTHWEST BATCH AREA
-- Conc Components MCP Guide
100.0% ICitric Acid IMinimal I 1
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02-002 HOT MELT ADHESIVE Solid 800 Minimal
LBS
CAS ~: 92717 Trade Secret: No
Form: Solid Type: Pure Days: 365 Use: ADHESIVE
Daily Max LBS I Daily Average LBS I Annual Amount LBS
800 ~ 400.00 3,090.00
Storage Press · Temp Location
BOX IAmbient AmDiontlPACKING AREA SOUTH BLDG
-- ConcI Components MCP ---/Guide
100.0% IPPO Minimal I 1
02-013 NITROGEN Gas 142 Minimal
· Fire, Pressure, Immed Hlth FT3
CAS #: 7727-37-9 Trade Secret: No
Form:' Gas. Type: Pure Days: 365 Use:.EXPERIMENTAL/ANALYTICAL
Daily Max FT3 I Daily Average FT3 I Annual Amount FT3
142 I 70.00 142.00
Storage Press T Temp~ Location
PORT. PRESS. CYLINDER Above ~AmbientlOUTSIDE BLDG SOUTHWEST CORNER
-- Conc Components ---~Guide
100.0% INitrogen ILo~cP ! 21
02-016 GUARDQUAT 128 Liquid 110 Minimal
· Immed Hlth, Delay Hlth GAL
CAS #: Trade Secret: No
Form: Liquid Type: Mixture Days: 365 Use: FUNGICIDE
Daily Max GAL I Daily Average GAL --,~ Annual Amount GAL
110 ~ 30.00 600.00
Storage Press T Temp~ Location
· DRUM/BARREL-NONMETAL Ambient~AmbientlINSIDE WEST BUILDING
- Conc~ Components ~- MCP ---[Guide
10.0% IDimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride IMinimal I 1
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02-023 ARCO GEAR OIL SAE (85W-140W) Liquid 55 Minimal
· Fire, Immed Hlth, Delay Hlth GAL
cas #: 64742-54-7 Trade Secret: No
Form: Liquid Type: Pure Days: 365 Use: LUBRICANT
Daily Max GAL I Daily Average GAL I Annual Amount GAL
55 I 35.00 55.00
Storage ~~Press T Temp Location
DRUM/BARREL-METALLIC IAmbient~AmbientlOUTSIDE WEST BUILDING
- Conc~ Components MCP ---~uide
100.0% IHeavy Machine Oil Minimal I 27
02-025 ASCORBIC ACID Solid 200 Minimal
· Fire, Reactive, Immed Hlth, Delay Hlth LBS
CAS #: 50-81-7 Trade Secret: No
Form: Solid Type: Mixture Days: 365 Use: FORMULATION/F~NUFACTURING
'~ Daily Max LBS I Daily Average LBS I Annual Amount LBS
200 ~ 100.00 1,700.00
Storage Press T Temp~ Location
DRUM/BARREL-NONMETAL Ambient~AmbientlWESTSIDE OF BUILDING
-- Conc Components MCP ---~uide
100.0% IAscorbic Acid IMinimal I
02-026 ARCO GEAR OIL (90 WT) Liquid 55 Minimal
· Fire, Delay Hlth GAL
CAS #: 8020835 Trade Secret: No
Form: Liquid Type: Pure Days: 365 Use: LUBRICANT
Daily Max GAL I Daily Average GAL I Annual Amount GAL ~.
55 I 35.00 55.00
Storage I~Press T Temp Location
DRUM/BARREL-METALLIC Iambient~ambientlOUTSIDE WEST BUILDING
-- Conc . Components MCP ---~Guide
100.0% ILubricating Oil (Petroleum-Based) Minimal I 27
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02-027 TARTARIC ACID Solid 2000 Minimal
· Fire, Reactive, Immed Hlth, Delay Hlth LBS
CAS #:~ 87-69-4 Trade Secret: No
Form: sOlid Type: Mixture Days: 365 Use: FORMULATION/MANUFACTURING
Daily Max LBSI Daily Average LBS I Annual Amount LBS
2,000 I 700.00 20,000.00
Storage ~ Press T Temp~ Location
BAG IAmbient/AmbientlNORTHWEST BATCH AREA
-- Conc. Components~ MCP ~uide
100.0% ITartaric Acid, Diammonium Salt IMinimal I 31
02-022 CHEVRON HANDY OIL 15 Liquid 110 Unrated
· Fire, Immed Hlth, Delay Hlth GAL
CAS #: Trade Secret: No
Form: Liquid Type: Mixture Days: 365 Use: LUBRICANT
Daily Max GALt Daily Average GAL I Annual Amount GAL
110 ~ 55.00 700°00
Storage Press T Temp~ Location
DRUM/BARREL-METALLIC AmbientlAmbientlOUTSIDE WEST BUILDING
-- Conc Components MCP Guide
95.0% ILight Petroleum Distillate IModeratel 27
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<D> Notif./Evacuation/Medical
°1> Agency Notification
CALL 911
THE STATE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES WILL ALSO BE NOTIFIED AS REQUIRED
~2> Employee Notif./Evacuation
~N CASE OF A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL, THE PLANT 5~NAGER UPON NOTIFICATION
WILL USE THE PAGING SYSTEM TO NOTIFY ALL EMPLOYEES TO EVACUATE THE FACILITY.
EACH SUPERVISOR IS TO DIRECT THE EMPLOYEES IN HIS AREA TO THE SAFEST EXIT
AND MAKE SURE THA~T HIS AREA HAS BEEN VACATED BY ALL PERSONNEL. ALL
EMPLOYEES EVACUATED WILL REPORT TO A DESIGNATED AREA OUTSIDE THE FACILITY.
~3> Public Notif./Evacuation
~4> Emergency Medical Plan
EACH SUPERVISOR WILL BE TRAINED IN CPR AND FIRST AID. FOR MINOR.INJURIES
BAKERSFIELD OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL GROUP WILL BE USED. FOR SERIOUS INJURY
OR INJURY DUE TO A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, SAN JOAQUIN HOSPITAL WILL BE USED.
MEMORIAL OR KERN MEDICAL CENTER WILL BE GIVEN SECOND CONSIDERATION. ANY
SUPERVISOR HAS THE AUTHORITY TO DIAL 911 FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES.
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<E> Mitigation/Prevent/Abatemt
~1> Release Prevention
TO PREVENT THE RELEASE OR SPILL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL AT THIS FACILITY,
ONLY INDIVIDUALS REQUIRED TO USE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IN THE COURSE OF THEIR
WORK WILL BE ALLOWED TO HANDLE THEM. EACH OF THESE INDIVIDUALS WILL BE
TRAINED IN THE SAFE HANDLING AND USE PROCEDURES FOR EACH PRODUCT
:2> Release Containment
PROCEDURES FOR CONTAINMENT WILL BE THOSE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER
OF THE PRODUCT AS DESCRIBED IN THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
AMMONIA DIFFUSION SYSTEM LOCATED OUTSIDE OF BUILDING, NORTHWEST CORNER.
:3> Clean Up
PROCEDURES FOR CLEAN-UP WILL BE THOSE RECOMMEDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OF
THE PRODUCT AS DESCRIBED IN THE MATEIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET.
~4> Other Resource Activation
CRYSTAL GEYSER WATER COMPANY 215-000-001418
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<F> SITE EMERGENCY FACTORS
I. AMENDMENTS TO <2> UTILITY SIIUT-OFFS:
A) Gas bleter: Inside fence between buildings next to alley
southwest corner of ~.~-~..==~ facility/south of
Ammonia tank containment.
D) Propane Tank: Southeast corner of East parking lot next to
alley and Lakeview Avenue·
C) Water: In allmy~, next to fence and southwest corner of
East building, ~o0· =e ~ west of
Avenue.
D) Electrical: West Processing Facil" ~ '
~u~ -' Outside on
southeast corner of building under stairway.
East Processing Facility - Inside building on
southwest corner on oo~,, =ides of exit door
next to ~ ~ ~ey.
Special: I. Ammonia ...... -~,~= inside southeast corner
of West building next to alley/
Engineering Support area.
2 Di~ '
· z~uslon system box next to ro~, up door of
'West building - southside next to alley.
F) Lock~-":~.~ Yes (keys only), above nor~,~ entrance door of
west building.
· rm-.,,~.,~,,~o TO: <3> FIRE PRO~E,.TION/,~,~ILABLE WATER
Private Fire Protection- ~:~,~=- facil:~-' ~s' =q~p~=u- "~ --~
automatic overhead spring,ers in all building areas. The
F ~,,~=~. system is monitored by Te!-Tec Securi~'' Systems.
Fire extinguishers are in all areas of the facility for
emergency use.
F~re ,,.u~,,~ - On the north side of East California Ave.,
directly across from ~ '
u,,e West facil~ty building.
. wr~x=~ System Riser llookupm - Fire Department
exists i. ~e~ ~ feet we~t of ' ~'- -"ew Avenue for
buildin~ hook up. '~.',=s~ ~ building Eider hook up is inside fence
on south side of building 400 feet west of Lakeview Avenue.
III. AMENDMENTS TO: <4> BUILDING OCCUPANCY LEVEL
1. East Processing/Warehouse facility - 35
2. ~West Processing/Engineering Support facility - 4
C:~wpfiles~s~ ~act
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<F> Site Emergency Factors
:1> Special Hazards
~2> Utility Shut-Offs
A) GAS/PROPANE TANK: MIDDLE OF WEST SIDE OF BUILDING, 55 FEET NORTH OF
ALLEY FENCE - INSIDE FENCE NEXT TO SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF BUILDING
B) ELECTICAL - INSIDE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BUILDING ON BOTH SIDE OF EXIT
DOOR.
C) WATER - IN ALLEY NEXT TO FENCE AND SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BUILDING 330 FEET
WEST OF LAKEVIEW
SPECIAL - AM~4ONIA SHUT OFF IN NORTHWEST CORNER OF BUILDING IN FENCED
OFF AREA
E) LOCK BOX - NO
:3> Fire Protec./Avail. Water
PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION - THIS FACILITY IS EQUIPED WITH AUTOMATICE OVERHEAD
SPRINKLERS IN ALL AREAS. THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IS MONITORED
SECURITY SYSTEMS. WE HAVE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IN ALL AREAS OF THE
FACILITY FOR EMERGENCY USE.
FIRE HYDRANT - ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EAST CALIFORNIA AVE., 120 FEET WEST OF
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE FACILITY A FIRE DEPARTMENT HOOK-
UP TO OUR MAIN SPRINKLER SYSTEM RISE~EXISTS. IT IS IN THE
ALLEY, 220 FEET WEST OF LAKEVIEW AVE.
:4> Building Occupancy Level
HMMP PLAN MAP
SITE DIAGRAM I I FACILITY DIAGRAM
Busine~ Nome: ¢./~¥.s¢,4L. C;Ey~t~/z /,¢,4¢'~4 ~N~
For O~ice Use Only
First In $1ofion: Area Map # ol
Inspec:ion S~'alion: NORTH
0. o
HMMP PLAN MAP
SITE DIAGRAM [ I FACILITY DIAGRAM ~ ~ ¢~- 3
Bus~ne~ Nome: C~y~'~-' 6;¢.y~ u~,~fE~ ~,,',~,-/'
Business AChier: /2-33 [,4~r- ,r.,~Z/r~,4/c~A ,4//C,,¢~'
For Office Use Only
First In Slation: Area Map # of
HMMP P~ MAP'
SITE DIAGRAM [__1 FACILITY DIAGRAM ~ 3 oF 3
Busine~ Nome'
Busine~ Addfe~: /2 35 E,4,1,7" (..~z. IFa~/dl~
For Office Use Only
First In Slolion: A~ea Map # of
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APPENDIX A
HAZARDS ANALYSIS
(UNDER SEPARATE COVER)
APPENDIX C
PIPING AND EQUIPMENT LAYOUT PLANS
APPENDIX F
AMMONIA SAFETY AUDIT