EPA v. CAFO - Cargill Meat Solutions Corp, Swift Pork Company
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
Respondent failed to submit an CAA 112(r), RMP for the anhydrous ammonia storage tank from AUG 2009 to SEP 2013. Other CAA 112(r), RMP violations associated with the storage of anhydrous ammonia included failure: to conduct a process hazard analysis, to have catwalks above the condenser, to install recirculator vessels, to provide refresher training, to conduct inspections and testing, to provide proper ventilation in the engine room, and to correct deficiencies in the relief vent headers for the three chillers.
Defendants (1)
- Cargill Meat Solutions Corp. Swift Pork CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION, SWIFT PORK COMPANY
8295 ARENZVILLE, BEARDSTOWN, IL, 62618
Registry ID: 110070071846
Statutes cited
- CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
Enforcement conclusions (1)
CAFO - Cargill Meat Solutions Corp, Swift Pork Companyentered 2017-06-02
Primary law: CAA
Federal penalty: $79,165
Timeline (5 milestones)
- 2017-06-02Enforcement Action Closed
- 2017-06-02Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2017-06-02Final Order Issued
- 2017-06-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2017-06-14Pipeline Closed
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3601067328
- Case number
- 05-2017-7422
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 05
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 05-2017-7422 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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