EPA v. Welch Foods (Lawton) CAFO

Case summary

Welch's facility in Lawton, MI was the subject of a CAA 112(r)(7) Risk Management Plan (RMP) inspection on 9/6/2011. During this inspection, multiple violations associated with the implementation of the facility's risk management program were discovered. These violations are related to the following areas: documentation, records management, process safety information, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), operating procedures, employee training and the testing and maintenance of process equipment.

Defendants (1)

• Welch Foods (Lawton, MI)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• WELCH'S FOODS INC.

  400 WALKER ST, LAWTON, MI, 49065

  Registry ID: 110001847501

• WELCH'S FOODS INC.

  400 WALKER ST, LAWTON, MI, 49065

  Registry ID: 110001847501

• WELCH'S FOODS INC.

  400 WALKER ST, LAWTON, MI, 49065

  Registry ID: 110001847501

• WELCH'S FOODS INC.

  400 WALKER ST, LAWTON, MI, 49065

  Registry ID: 110001847501

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Welch Foods (Lawton) CAFOentered 2013-07-09

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $96,000

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2013-07-09Demand for Stipulated Penalties
• 2013-07-09Enforcement Action Closed
• 2013-07-09Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-07-09Final Order Issued
• 2013-07-09Pipeline Closed
• 2013-07-10Enforcement Action Data Entered