EPA v. Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.-Lexington CAA 113D1 Action For Penalty

Case summary

On or about April 30, 2024, an authorized representative of the EPA conducted a compliance inspection of the Tyson Fresh Meats facility located at 1500 Plum Creek Parkway, Lexington, NE 68850 to determine compliance with the Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions (Section 112(r) of the CAA and 40 C.F.R. Part 68). The facility failed to: Develop an emergency response exercise program before December 19, 2023, certify the accuracy of Operating Procedures annually, accurately compile written process safety information, coordinate annually with local emergency planning and response organizations and provide them with updated emergency response information, and document coordination activities.

Defendants (1)

• Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TYSON FRESH MEATS INC

  1500 PLUM CREEK PKY, LEXINGTON, NE, 68850

  Registry ID: 110070288203

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.-Lexington CAA 113D1 Action For Penaltyentered 2025-09-29

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $150,668

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2025-09-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-09-29Final Order Issued
• 2025-09-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2025-10-17Enforcement Action Closed