EPA v. ONLINE PACKAGING, INCORPORATED - MICHIGAN CITY - APO/CAFO

Case summary

The Region alleges that Online Packaging 1) failed to assess a worst case release scenario from additional railcars stored on site; 2) failed to follow Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP); 3) failed to properly compile all necessary information regarding process safety information 4) failed to address all of the required hazard categories in the process hazard analysis conducted by Online Packaging; 5) failed to develop a procedure for unloading chlorine railcars; 6) failed to certify that operating procedures were up to date on an annual basis; 7) failed to maintain and document refresher training for all operators; 8) failed to ensure mechanical integrity inspections were conducted according to RAGAGEP; 9) failed to follow all the necessary procedures required by management of change provisions; 10) failed to ensure that compliance audit findings were resolved in a timely manner; and 11) failed to communicate all necessary findings to employees. This CAFO requires Online Packaging to pay a penalty of $88,383 and resolves the FOV issued to Online Packaging on March 31, 2022. An Administrative Consent Order is being issued concurrently with this CAFO.

Defendants (1)

• ONLINE PACKAGINGNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ONLINE PACKAGING, INCORPORATED - MICHIGAN CITY

  124 TRIQUAD DRIVE, MICHIGAN CITY, IN, 46360

  Registry ID: 110012534720

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ONLINE PACKAGING, INCORPORATED - MICHIGAN CITY - APO/CAFOentered 2024-08-07

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $88,383

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2024-08-07Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-08-07Final Order Issued
• 2024-08-15Air Resolved
• 2024-08-15Enforcement Action Closed
• 2024-08-29Enforcement Action Data Entered