EPA v. Magnablend Inc.

Case summary

On January 25, 2016, EPA issued a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) to Magnablend, Inc, of Waxahachie, Texas, pursuant to section 113(a)(3) and 113(d)(1)(B) of the Clean Air Act. On January 26, 2015, Magnablend, Inc. had a release of sodium chlorite. Magnablend has agreed to pay $37,500 for the release and violation of 112(r) General Duty Clause for failure to identify chemical hazards at the facility by not ensuring that totes, used in the storage and transportation of sodium chlorite, were in good condition and free of potential contaminants before filling them with a highly reactive extremely hazardous substance. Magnablend is to pay a penalty of $37,500 within 30 days of the effective date of this CAFO.

Defendants (1)

• Magnablend Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• MAGNABLEND INCORPORATED

  100 W STERRETT RD, WAXAHACHIE, TX, 751655640

  Registry ID: 110044866473

• MAGNABLEND INCORPORATED

  100 W STERRETT RD, WAXAHACHIE, TX, 751655640

  Registry ID: 110044866473

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][1] — Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Magnablend Inc.entered 2016-01-25

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $37,500

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2016-01-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-01-25Final Order Issued
• 2016-01-26Air Resolved
• 2016-01-26Enforcement Action Closed
• 2016-02-24Enforcement Action Data Entered