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ConAgra - Garner Ammonia Release

 
Site Contact:
Kenneth Rhame
OSC

(rhame.kenneth@epa.gov)

Site Location:
4851 Jones Sausage Road
Garner, NC
response.epa.gov/ConAgraGarnerAmmoniaRelease
NRC#: 908051

EPA received a NRC Report (#908051) notifying us of a release of ammonia, 38,000 lbs., to the atmosphere and a emergency retention pond due to an explosion. The explosion occurred at approximately 10:30 am. Several Injuries have been reported as well as 2 fatalities and 1 person remains unaccounted for.
US EPA and NC DENR Air Quality responded to assist Raleigh Haz-Mat with air monitoring. Raleigh Haz-Mat requested that EPA and DENR Air Quality conduct air monitoring in nearby neighborhood downwind from the facility. Primary contaminant of concern is ammonia vapor.


Building wall collapse in to parking lot after facility explosion Ammonia Tanks transferred to retention pond on facility WWTP
For additional information, visit the Pollution/Situation Report (Pol/Sitreps) section.