The nation’s largest chicken producer failed to use proper safety procedures, which caused a significant release of a highly hazardous chemical. Find out how the agency reacted to this repeat violation.
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In September 2015, the release of 79 pounds (lb) of anhydrous ammonia endangered workers at the company’s Waco, Texas, plant. (The company is headquartered in Colorado.) Anhydrous ammonia is a dangerous chemical that can be fatal when inhaled and causes serious burns to the skin.