EPA v. HAIN PURE PROTEIN CORP - PLAINVILLE FARMS

Case summary

On October 4, 2016, EPA inspectors conducted an inspection of Hain Pure Protein Corp - Plainville Farms located in New Oxford, Pennsylvania ( facility ) to determine compliance with the Risk Management Program ( RMP ), Clean Air Act 112(r)(7) and the implementing regulations of 40 CFR Part 68. The facility is a poultry processing facility that utilizes 33,400 pounds of anhydrous ammonia in its refrigeration system. Based on the inspection observations, it was found that the Respondent had violated regulations implementing Section 112(r) of the Act, specifically, the facility failed to: (1) install audible and visual alarms on all exit doors in accordance with RAGAGEPs [68.65(d)(2)], (2) update and revalidate their PHA every 5 years [68.67(f))], and (3) maintain insulation on the hot gas defrost line [68.73(e)]

Defendants (1)

• HAIN PURE PROTEIN CORP - PLAINVILLE FARMSNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• PLAINVILLE FARMS

  304 SOUTH WATER STREET, NEW OXFORD, PA, 17350

  Registry ID: 110072196051

• HAIN PURE PROTEIN CORP - PLAINVILLE FARMS

  304 SOUTH WATER ST, NEW OXFORD, PA, 17350

  Registry ID: 110070071776

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][1] — Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause
• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• HAIN PURE PROTEIN CORP - PLAINVILLE FARMSentered 2017-05-30

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $4,900

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2017-05-30Final Order Issued
• 2017-05-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2017-05-31Enforcement Action Closed
• 2017-06-02Enforcement Action Data Entered