EPA v. Sanson Agricultural Inc.

Case summary

Respondent failed to comply with Worker Protection Standards found at 40 C.F.R Part 170. Specifically, Respondent failed to display required information of pesticide applications for workers and the handler; failed to display pesticide safety information and emergency medical care information for workers and the handler; failed to provide decontamination supplies to workers and the handler; failed to comply with handler personal protective equipment requirements; and, failed to follow pesticide label-specific requirements for the disposal of one container. The violations of Worker Protection Standards found at 40 C.F.R Part 170 constitute uses of a registered pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling, in violation of FIFRA Section 12(a)(2)(G).

Defendants (1)

• Sanson Agricultural Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SANSON AGRICULTURAL CORP.

  RD.153 KM3.5,, SANTA ISABEL, PR, 00757

  Registry ID: 110007175528

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A2G — Misuse

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Sanson Agricultural Inc.entered 2011-05-23

  Primary law: FIFRA

  Federal penalty: $1,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2010-09-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2010-10-06Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2011-05-23Final Order Issued
• 2011-05-23Enforcement Action Closed