EPA v. Minnesota Freezer Warehouse Co. (Worthington) CAFO (SB)
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
On 1/11/2010 approximately 1200 lbs of ammonia (RQ = 100 lbs) was released at the MFW facility in Worthington, MN when high pressure in the refrigeration system caused a relief valve to vent. MFW reported the release 22 days after its occurrence which is a violation of both EPCRA and CERCLA regulations.
Defendants (1)
- Minnesota Freezer Warehouse Co. (Worthington, MN)Named in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
MINNESOTA FREEZER WAREHOUSE CO. AKA QUALITY REFRIGERATED SERVICES , INC.
2626 POLAR ROAD, WORTHINGTON, MN, 56187
Registry ID: 110041194409
Statutes cited
- EPCRA 304 — Emergency Release Notification Section 313 Program
- CERCLA 103A — Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Minnesota Freezer Warehouse Co. (Worthington) CAFO (SB)entered 2012-12-19
Primary law: CERCLA
Federal penalty: $41,438
Timeline (5 milestones)
- 2012-12-19Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2012-12-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2012-12-19Final Order Issued
- 2013-01-08Enforcement Action Closed
- 2013-01-08Pipeline Closed
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3400031731
- Case number
- 05-2013-7180
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 05
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Emergency Release Notification Section 313 Program
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 05-2013-7180 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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