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OSHA fines NY Tyson facility for repeated safety violations

Investigators say electrocution, fall, and burn risks were too high at the plant.

Shane O'Halloran

November 20, 2013

Investigators say electrocution, fall, and burn risks were too high at the plant.

TECH FLASH

Maltodextrin: Are you prepared for dust explosions?

Maltodextrin is a useful additive, but it comes with some plant safety risks.

Shane O'Halloran

November 12, 2013

Handling mistakes can result in dust explosions.

IDFA recognizes nine Kroger plants for safety

The facilities were winners of the 10th annual Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Awards and Achievement Certificates.

Shane O'Halloran

November 11, 2013

The facilities were winners of the 10th annual Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Awards and Achievement Certificates.

Dietz & Watson warehouse fire continues to smolder

Fire at the Delanco, New Jersey facility has been contained but may not be completely extinguished for several days.

Shane O'Halloran

September 3, 2013

Fire at the Delanco, New Jersey facility has been contained but may not be completely extinguished for several days.

TECH FLASH

Scores die in Chinese poultry plant fire

Local reports say 119 were killed in the June 3rd fire and blast around 6:00 a.m. local time

June 3, 2013

Early indications point to potential electrical or ammonia system problems.

Avoiding common alarming issues in your operation

Poorly configured systems can overwhelm operators.

Shane O'Halloran

April 28, 2013

Many different food manufacturing contexts can benefit from proper alarming procedures.

Plant of the Year

Plant of the Year 2013: Chobani

Chobani's brand-new Twin Falls facility continues to evolve while keeping up with the American public's insatiable demand for Greek yogurt.

Wayne Labs

April 9, 2013

Chobani time might be defined as the time it takes a new company, which started in 2005, to rise to the top in US Greek yogurt sales in 2012, claiming 47.3 percent of the US market, according to AdAge, June 6, 2012.

Flexible sleeve assembly

April 9, 2013

Able to resist pressure shocks exceeding 60 kPa (8psi), the PPS BFM flexible sleeve assembly snaps in place to connect lines and can be used where flexible sleeves are required to enhance explosion protection.

Seven die in Grupo Modelo accident

The cause of the accident has not been officially determined.

Shane O'Halloran

April 8, 2013

The cause of the accident has not been officially determined.

Technology Sourcebook

Leak detector

March 6, 2013

The E Instruments Model 7899 Gas Sniffer portable leak detector pinpoints small leaks of any combustible gas or hydrocarbon emitted from piping and/or appliances.