EPA v. Swift Beef-Cactus, TX-RMP/GDC CAFO-FY2020
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
On March 29, 2019, a gasket flange on the Low Side Accumulator of a pump in the Distribution Center Engine Room failed causing a release of liquid anhydrous ammonia. The incident investigation revealed that the failure of the gasket was due to the bolts used to tighten the flange not being torqued to proper specifications, leading to vibration and failure. The incident investigation also identified the failure of the gasket was due to the use of a gasket not specifically designed for anhydrous ammonia service.
Defendants (1)
- Swift Beef CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
SWIFT BEEF CACTUS PLANT
5950 TRAILS END ROAD, CACTUS, TX, 79013
Registry ID: 110000599941
Statutes cited
- CAA 112[R][1] — Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause
- CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Swift Beef-Cactus, TX-RMP/GDC CAFO-FY2020entered 2020-01-28
Primary law: CAA
Federal penalty: $37,900
Timeline (5 milestones)
- 2019-12-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2020-01-28Final Order Issued
- 2020-02-03Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2020-02-06Compliance Achieved
- 2020-02-06Enforcement Action Closed
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3602101706
- Case number
- 06-2020-3328
- Lead agency
- EPA
- Branch
- ECDAC
- EPA region
- 06
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2020-3328 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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