EPA v. GORDON FOODS, INC. (GORDON FOOD SERVICE)

Case summary

On October 5, 2017, EPA inspectors conducted an inspection of the Gordon Food Service facility located at 504 Advantage Way, Aberdeen, MD. to determine compliance with the Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulations promulgated at 40 C.F.R. Part 68 under Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act (the Act or CAA). EPA found that the Respondent had violated regulations implementing Section 112(r) of the Act, specifically, the facility failed to: (1) use the appropriate wind speed and stability class for worst-case release calculation (68.22 {b)] and, (2) ensure the process equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices {RAGAGEPs) [68.65(d)(2)]. In this case, the evaporators in the loading dock and refrigerated spaces were not provided with adequate protection from physical damage.

Defendants (1)

• GORDON FOODS, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• GORDON FOOD SERVICE

  504 ADVANTAGE WAY, ABERDEEN, MD, 21001

  Registry ID: 110063235208

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• GORDON FOODS, INC. (GORDON FOOD SERVICE)entered 2018-02-22

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,080

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2018-02-22Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2018-02-22Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2018-02-22Final Order Issued
• 2018-02-28Enforcement Action Closed