EPA v. PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION/MID-ATLANTIC LLC

Case summary

THE FACILITY WAS INSPECTED ON NOVEMBER 19, 2014 AND JUNE 4, 2015 FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REGULATIONS AND THE GENERAL DUTY CLAUSE. DURING THE INSPECTIONS IT WAS NOTED THAT THE FACILITY DID NOT PROPERLY SEGREGATE INCOMPATIBLE CHEMICALS. AN EXPEDITED PENALTY ACTION AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WAS ISSUED TO THE COMPANY FOR THE VIOLATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500.

Defendants (1)

• PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION/MID-ATLANTIC LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• LINDE GAS AND EQUIPMENT INC.

  ONE STEEL ROAD EAST, MORRISVILLE, PA, 19067-3613

  Registry ID: 110067008712

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION/MID-ATLANTIC LLCentered 2015-11-12

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,500

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2015-11-12Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-11-12Final Order Issued
• 2015-11-30Enforcement Action Data Entered