dooragdragon Loc: Alma , Arkansas

Wrong.
It was Cold windy start to the day, coveralls and heavy coat was very welcome if you were out like me , filling anhydrous ammonia tanks (this was around the 23 rd one I'd filled) pull up to tank,connect lines (ladder is required to do so and monitor fill progress) sit in warm truck 10-15 mins, get out climb ladder check fill percentage which takes appoxs 30 mins to reach maximum of 80-85%, then shut off pump, close hose valves on tank , climb ladder, shut off supply line valves(trapping excess in lines) shut tank fill valves, open bleeder screw to clear valve (hold breath and hope winds not blowing in your face nice whiff of vapor and liquid) it's not channel #5 by any means.
Disconnect fill lines and hang on side of tank, climb down, move ladder out of way, go pick up lines and store where you won't run over, pull forward out of way.
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colo43 Loc: Eastern Plains of Colorado

Ouch!
what a costly mistake..

colo43 Loc: Eastern Plains of Colorado

Ouch!
what a costly mistake..

creativ simon Loc: Coulsdon, South London

Oops, bad day huh

Thanks for the laugh, I feel much better now

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Been there way to many times. I build decks in the summer time. It started raining, put skill saw under truck to keep dry. Went to lunch, and bought a new skill saw too.:( I feel your pain!!!
Erv :)

alby Loc: very eastern pa.

at least no one was hurt. i have seen a lot worse and more costly mistakes. makes you think twice or even three times. saw a main oil valve left off during a start up after a turbine overhaul. oops!!! bearings, seals and shaft journals shot after just replacing them during an overhaul.. a million dollars and a month and a half later back on line...

dooragdragon Loc: Alma , Arkansas

Not that costly of a mistake, just a 75-100 buck ladder.
Worst thing is the feeling of such a idiot to have ran over it.

dooragdragon Loc: Alma , Arkansas

Well Erv, least I could still use it by leaning it against the tank till I can get a new one sometime today.
Pete

dooragdragon Loc: Alma , Arkansas

Oh let's not even think that.
This tank is located about a 1000 feet from the local school, I'll take running over a ladder any day compared to causing a major ammonia leak that could cause the school to be evacuated .
Seen in happen if food processing plants ,so caution the the lines ,valves and tank are a uttmost priority to say the very least.
Be hard to live with yourself if you caused serious injury to a child with this stuff.

Leon S Loc: Minnesota

I also delivered anhydrous, but operated transport tanks instead of feeder tanks. As you know, when pumping, you are required to wear a gas mask during the process. It was the company rule that we had to take out the whole kit when unloading. After unloading, I put the mask away in its metal carrying kit, placed the kit near the drivers door so I wouldn't forget it and double checked the site to make sure I hadn't forgot anything. It started raining so I jumped into the truck on the right side, slide over to the drivers seat, and drove off. The next day the company nailed my flattened gas mask kit to the wall for all to see. It stayed there as an example to others. For all I know, its still on their wall. Lost a whole years safety bonus for that stunt. We all make mistakes.

dooragdragon Loc: Alma , Arkansas

Costly mistake for sure, but look at the best side of it
No Innocent Bystanders were affected by it , so you still got a bonus (just nothing you could spend )
Pete