EPA v. CITY LINE DISTRIBUTORS INC

Case summary

4/11/19 This is a combined complaint/CAFO with penalty to resolve Clean Air Act 112(r)(1) ( GDC ) violations found during an August 9, 2017 inspection at Respondent's facility located in West Haven, CT. Unsafe conditions found during the inspection included, among other things, wires on dead-man valves indicating an attempt to short circuit the protection these required valves provide, no step/bump protection on piping extending from the high pressure receiver, inadequate ventilation, inaccessible emergency shutdown valves, a valve on the roof leaking ammonia, and problems with piping supports, insulation, and corrosion. EPA alleged that City Line failed to (1) design and maintain a safe facility, taking such steps as are necessary to prevent such releases; and (2) minimize the consequences of accidental releases, should they occur. The CAFO resolving this matter requires City Line to pay a civil penalty of $40,600 and update its process hazard review for the refrigeration process.

Defendants (1)

• City Line Distributors Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CITY LINE DISTRIBUTORS INC.

  20 INDUSTRY DRIVE, WEST HAVEN, CT, 06516-1442

  Registry ID: 110030346953

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][1] — Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CITY LINE DISTRIBUTORS INCentered 2019-04-11

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $40,600

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2019-04-11Final Order Issued
• 2019-04-11Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-04-15Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-05-06Enforcement Action Closed