The Eggo Company has been fined about $85,000 after being convicted for releasing toxic gas at a waffle factory in California, the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office announced last week.
The Eggo Company has been fined about $85,000 after being convicted for releasing toxic gas at a waffle factory in California, the Santa Clara County District Attorney's OfficeThe Kellogg-owned waffle maker was convicted and sentenced on Friday for a"large release of toxic ammonia" from its San Jose factory in January 2021, the district attorney's office said.
It happened when a subcontractor damaged a pipe while on a scissor lift, the district attorney's office said. The pipe then"began leaking anhydrous ammonia, a toxic gas that can cause severe injury or death." Eggo managers believed they had stopped the leak, and did not call 911 for more than an hour. The district attorney's office said that this delay "contributed to the emergency," which resulted in approximately 3,400 pounds of anhydrous ammonia escaping into the neighborhood surrounding the factory.
While no injures were reported, residents had to shelter in place for several hours while emergency responders worked to stop the leak, the district attorney's office said.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Bay Area Eggo waffles facility fined $85,000 over toxic gas leak“When companies fail to immediately report a release, they face serious consequences.”
Consulte Mais informação »
Eggo must l'Eggo of $85K after releasing toxic gas from Bay Area plantAbout 3,400 pounds of ammonia leaked into a neighborhood along Highway 101
Consulte Mais informação »
Tribe searches for remains at California construction siteA Native American tribe in Northern California is racing toward a Friday deadline to conclude its search for human remains and cultural artifacts on what was once a tribal village site but will soon be home to a shared-use path and parking area.
Consulte Mais informação »
Storm blankets Sierra Nevada in heavy snow, brings rain across CaliforniaA storm brought 3 to 4 feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada and heavy rains across California. The state would need more winter storms to begin to ease the drought.
Consulte Mais informação »
Deputy in California slayings killed self with service gunA Virginia sheriff’s deputy who police say traveled to California to kill three family members of a 15-year-old girl he tried to sexually extort online killed himself with a government-issued firearm, authorities said Saturday.
Consulte Mais informação »
Major winter storm lashing California dumps heavy snow on Sierra Nevada ahead of Northeast hitIt's expected to the Plains, South and Northeast even harder this week.
Consulte Mais informação »