CSB Launches Investigation into Hazardous Ammonia Release in Sterling, VA

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) announced today that it is launching an investigation into a hazardous ammonia leak which occurred the evening of July 31 at Cuisine Solutions, Inc., a food processing facility in Loudon County, VA. The release led to the hospitalization of 33 workers, with some in serious condition.

CSB Chairperson Steve Owens said, “This is a very serious incident that injured dozens of employees at the facility and put many others at risk.”

The facility is a commercial food preparation plant with approximately 350 employees located about 30 miles from Washington D.C.

Source: CSB