EPA v. WAYNE FARMS, LLC

Case summary

10/9/12 - EXPEDITED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ISSUED, ASSESSING A PENALTY OF $2,400. ALLEGED VIOLATIONS: BASED ON A COMPLIANCE MONITORING INSPECTION CONDUCTED AT THE RESPONDENT'S FACILITY LOCATED AT 700 MCDONALD AVENUE, ALBERTVILLE, ALABAMA 35950, ON APRIL 11, 2012, EPA ALLEGES THAT THE RESPONDENT VIOLATED THE CAA'S CHEMICAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM, WHEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, RESPONDENT DID NOT PROVIDE EVIDENCE THAT: - IT PROVIDED REFRESHER TRAINING AT LEAST EVERY THREE YEARS, OR MORE OFTEN IF NECESSARY, TO EACH EMPLOYEE INVOLVED IN OPERATING A PROCESS TO ASSURE THAT THE EMPLOYEE UNDERSTANDS AND ADHERES TO THE CURRENT OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE PROCESS AS REQUIRED BY 40 CFR 68,71(b); - IT CORRECTED DEFICIENCIES IN EQUIPMENT THAT WERE OUTSIDE ACCEPTABLE LIMITS DEFINED BY THE PROCESS SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE FURTHER USE OR IN A SAFE AND TIMELY MANNER WHEN NECESSARY MEANS WERE TAKEN TO ASSURE SAFE OPERATION AS REQUIRED BY 40 CFR 68.73(e).

Defendants (1)

• WAYNE FARMS, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WAYNE FARMS LLC - ALBERTVILLE FRESH PLANT

  700 MCDONALD AVENUE, ALBERTVILLE, AL, 35950-2479

  Registry ID: 110000712729

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• WAYNE FARMS, LLCentered 2012-10-09

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,400

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-10-09Final Order Issued
• 2012-10-09Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-10-19Enforcement Action Closed
• 2012-11-08Enforcement Action Data Entered