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Kirby Barge; Anhydrous Ammonia, Sterling, LA

Anhydrous Ammonia, Sterling, LA | 2004-Dec-02

Initial Notification: An anhydrous ammonia barge allided with a railroad bridge on the Ouachita River near Sterlington, LA. Although odor was reported, the tanks were mostly empty and repairs were rendered and the barge set underway without incident.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Chemical
Products of concern:Anydrous Ammonia
Latitude (approximate): 32° 41.83′ North
Longitude (approximate): 92° 5.15′ West