Fatal Ammonia Leak

• Fail-safe breakdowns led to Kamloops, B.C. ammonia death: report

  The independent body that oversees the safety of technical systems and equipment in British Columbia has found a deadly ammonia leak near Kamloops last May was a tragedy that took years to unfold.

  Health

  Jan 26, 2023
  
• Fernie, refrigeration company face multiple citations in fatal ammonia leak

  WorkSafeBC is now reviewing its findings to determine what punitive action, if any, to take.

  News

  Aug 30, 2018
  
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• Inspections, training needed to prevent ammonia leaks at ice rinks: experts

  A report on the issue comes months after the deadly ammonia leak in a Fernie arena that killed three people.

  Mar 18, 2018
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• Evacuation order lifted for Fernie homes near site of fatal ammonia leak

  55 homes were evacuated from the immediate area around the Fernie Memorial Arena after the leak claimed three lives.

  Canada

  Oct 22, 2017
• COMMENTARY: Ammonia is a popular cooling agent in refrigerators, can also lead to fatal leaks

  When you walk into a community hockey rink what are usually your first thoughts? Hoping the skate sharpening guy is there? Hoping the canteen is open? I’ll certainly bet it’s not hoping that there isn’t an ammonia leak.

  Oct 19, 2017
• 2 city employees, 1 contractor killed following Fernie ammonia leak at arena

  It has now been confirmed that two city employees and one contractor were killed in Fernie on Tuesday following what is believed to be an ammonia leak at the local hockey arena.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2017