EPA v. CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION (WYALUSING)

Case summary

On January 18, 2018, EPA Region III issued an Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent ( Order ) to Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation, the owner and operator of two meat processing plants in Wyalusing, Bradford County, and Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, to improve public health and safety by decreasing the risk of releases of hazardous chemicals. EPA conducted an inspection of the Wyalusing facility to assess compliance with Section 112(r)(7) of the CAA. EPA determined that Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation violated CAA Section 112(r)(7), at the Wyalusing facility with respect to its storage of anhydrous ammonia in its refrigeration system. EPA's allegations involve inadequate design of the relief system, lack of audio and visual alarms outside mechanical rooms, inadequate training records, and failure to timely correct deficiencies. The company also experienced two release of ammonia from its Hazleton facility in August 2017. Under the Order, the company will conduct assessments of the ammonia refrigeration systems at both facilities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and industry codes. Pennsylvania has not received delegation of Section l 12(r)(7) of the CAA.

Defendants (1)

• CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS CORPORATIONNamed in settlement

Facilities (3)

• CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION

  65 GREEN MOUNTAIN ROAD, HAZLETON, PA, 182029224

  Registry ID: 110008972585

• CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS/MEAT PACKING PLT

  ROUTE 706 AND BREWER HOLLOW ROAD, WYALUSING, PA, 18853

  Registry ID: 110051367150

• CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION - WYALUSING

  1252 ROUTE 706, WYALUSING, PA, 18853

  Registry ID: 110059999685

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)

• CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION (WYALUSING)entered 2018-01-18

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2018-01-18Final Order Issued
• 2018-01-19Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-01-18Enforcement Action Closed