EPA v. Aurora Foods, Inc.

Case summary

CAFO issued 2/13/2003, assessing a penalty of $41,992.50. Respondent agrees to complete a SEP. Respondent did not have a management system to oversee implementation of the risk management programs; Respondent had not compiled all written information pertaining to the the technology of the process and the equipment in the process; Respondent had not performed a process hazard analysis or did not maintain documentation which showed that it had performed a process hazard analysis; Respondent had not developed and implemented writtten operating procedures to ensure safe performance of process related activities; Respondent did not have training documentation; Respondent had not corrected equipment deficiencies

Defendants (1)

• Aurora Foods, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• AURORA FOODS INCORPORATED

  96 QUAKER OATS DRIVE, JACKSON, TN, 38301

  Registry ID: 110000374755

• AURORA FOODS INCORPORATED

  96 QUAKER OATS DRIVE, JACKSON, TN, 38301

  Registry ID: 110000374755

Statutes cited

• CAA 112R — General Duty/Accidental Release

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Aurora Foods, Inc.entered 2003-02-13

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $41,992 · SEP: $234,717

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2003-02-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2003-02-13Final Order Issued
• 2003-02-24Enforcement Action Data Entered