EPA v. WAL-MART, INC. (WAL-MART DISTRIBUTION CENTER #6047)

Case summary

On October 25, 2017, EPA inspectors conducted an inspection of the Wal-Mart Distribution Center #6047 facility in Bedford, PA facility to determine compliance with the Risk Management Program ( RMP ), Clean Air Act 112(r)(7) and the implementing regulations of 40 C.F.R. Part 68. The facility is a refrigerated warehousing and distribution facility which uses 48,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia in its refrigeration process. Based on inspection observations. it was found that the facility failed to document that equipment complied with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices. Specifically, the facility did not have an eyewash station/safely shower outside the machinery room.

Defendants (1)

• WAL-MART, INC. (WAL-MART DISTRIBUTION CENTER #604Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WAL-MART DISTRIBUTION CENTER #6047

  181 WAL-MART ROAD, BEDFORD, PA, 15522-7677

  Registry ID: 110000557558

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)

• WAL-MART, INC. (WAL-MART DISTRIBUTION CENTER #6047)entered 2018-07-18

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,500

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2018-07-18Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2018-07-18Final Order Issued
• 2018-07-19Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2018-10-01Enforcement Action Closed