EPA v. WESTERN INTERNATIONAL GAS & CYLINDERS, INC.

Case summary

10.9.12 - EXPEDITED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ISSUED, ASSESSING A PENALTY OF $2400. ALLEGED VIOLATIONS: BASED ON A COMPLIANCE MONITORING INSPECTION CONDUCTED AT RESPODNENT'S FACILITY IN BIRMINGHAM, AL, ON MAY 3, 2012, EPA ALLEGES THAT THE RESPONDENT VIOLATED THE CAA'S CHEMICAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM, WHEN AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, RESPONDENT DID NOT PROVIDE EVIDENCE THAT: - IT DEVELOPED WRITTEN PROCEDURES THAT ADDRESSED THE PROPERTIES OF, AND HAZARDS PRESENTED BY, THE CHEMICALS USED IN THE PROCESS AS REQUIRED BY 40 CFR 68.69(a)(3)(ii); - IT DEVELOPED WRITTEN PROCEDURES THAT ADDRESSED THE CONTROL MEASURES TO BE TAKEN IF PHYSICAL CONTACT OR AIRBORNE EXPOSURE OCCURS AS REQUIRED BY 40 CFR 68.69(a)(3)(iii); - IT PREPARED A RECORD WHICH CONTAINS THE MEANS USED TO VERIFY THAT EMPLOYEES UNDERSTOOD TRAINING AS REQUIRED BY 40 CFR 68.71(c).

Defendants (1)

• WESTERN INTERNATIONAL GAS & CYLINDERS, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WESTERN INTERNATIONAL GAS - BIRMINGHAM

  13 SAYRETON, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35207

  Registry ID: 110022867450

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• WESTERN INTERNATIONAL GAS & CYLINDERS, INC.entered 2012-10-09

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,400

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-10-09Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-10-09Final Order Issued
• 2012-10-30Enforcement Action Closed
• 2012-11-15Enforcement Action Data Entered