EPA v. Manor Chemical Company, Inc.

Case summary

Manor Chemical Company, Inc., St. Louis, Missouri ? EPA filed with the Regional Hearing Clerk a Consent Agreement and Final Order memorializing a settlement with Manor Chemical Company, Inc., for alleged violations of CAA 112(r) and RCRA identified during inspections at the company?s facility in St. Louis, Missouri. EPA began the investigation after a large fire occurred at the facility on April 21, 2021. ? EPA alleges Respondent violated the General Duty Clause by failing to identify hazards and design and maintain a safe facility, and also failed to comply with regulations for hazardous waste management. Respondent uses flammable and toxic substances as part of its operations. The fire resulted in the destruction of buildings and equipment, road closures and evacuation of nearby residences.

Defendants (1)

• Manor Chemical Company, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• MANOR CHEMICAL COMPANY INC.

  6901 HEEGE ROAD, SAINT LOUIS COUNTY, MO, 63123

  Registry ID: 110021156817

• MANOR CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.

  6901 HEEGE ROAD, ST. LOUIS, MO, 63123

  Registry ID: 110021156817

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3005 — Permits for Treatment, Storage, or Disposal of Hazardous Waste
• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste
• CAA 112[R][1] — Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Manor Chemical Company, Inc.entered 2023-05-01

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $40,681

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2023-05-01Final Order Issued
• 2023-05-01Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-05-01Enforcement Action Closed
• 2023-05-01Air Resolved
• 2023-05-17Enforcement Action Data Entered