EPA v. Advanced Fiber Technology (Bucyrus) CAFO

Case summary

On 2/17/2009 a fire in a bagging unit at Advanced Fiber Technology caused the release of approximately 77 barrels of paraffinic oil into the Sandusky River over a two-day period. While investigating this release it was discovered that AFT failed to submit MSDSs and Tier II forms for ammonium sulfate, monoammonium phosphate, 5 mol borax, boric acid, limestone, zinc sulfate and mineral oil to the SERC, LEPC and local fire department for calendar years 2005 thru 2009 by the March 1st reporting deadlines. This enforcement action addresses the above listed violations.

Defendants (1)

• Advanced Fiber Technology (Bucyrus, OH)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ADVANCED FIBER TECHNOLOGY

  100 CROSSROADS BLVD., BUCYRUS, OH, 44820

  Registry ID: 110015973543

Statutes cited

• EPCRA 311 — Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge
• EPCRA 312 — Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Advanced Fiber Technology (Bucyrus) CAFOentered 2011-12-12

  Primary law: EPCRA

  Federal penalty: $52,174

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2011-12-12Final Order Issued
• 2011-12-12Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2011-12-13Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2012-10-18Enforcement Action Closed
• 2012-10-18Pipeline Closed