EPA v. BRIDGE TERMINAL INC (MARITIME INTERNATIONAL)

Case summary

On September 11, 2019, EPA issued an administrative order on consent (AOC) to Maritime International, Inc. and Bridge Terminal, Inc. (Respondents). Respondents operate a cold storage warehouse and distribution facility that uses anhydrous ammonia in its refrigeration system. In July 2018, approximately 3,200 pounds of ammonia were released from a cracked pump in the facility's machinery room. An EPA inspection the following week revealed several dangerous conditions relating to the ammonia refrigeration system, which constitute violations of the General Duty Clause. Although many of the deficiencies have been addressed, under the AOC the company will address deficiencies that remain.

Defendants (1)

• Bridge Terminal (Maritime International)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BRIDGE TERMINAL INC (MARITIME INT'L)

  12 FISH ISLAND, NEW BEDFORD, MA, 02742

  Registry ID: 110045585522

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• BRIDGE TERMINAL INC (MARITIME INTERNATIONAL)entered 2019-09-11

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2019-09-11Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-09-11Final Order Issued
• 2019-09-17Enforcement Action Data Entered