EPA v. Barrick Goldstrike CAA 112r CAFO

Case summary

This is an administrative penalty action undertaken against Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc. for violations of the General Duty Clause of CAA §112(r)(1) that led to the release of approx. 3200 pounds of anhydrous ammonia to the environment on June 22, 2011. The release resulted in the evacuation and transport to local hospitals of 13 workers. Under the terms of the CA/FO Barrick has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $100,800. Barrick has corrected the deficiencies in its ammonia refrigeration system that underlay the GDC violations.

Defendants (1)

• Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• BARRICK GOLDSTRIKE MINES, INC.

  27 MILES NORTH OF CARLIN, ELKO, NV, 89803

  Registry ID: 110043802178

• BARRICK GOLDSTRIKE MINES, INC.

  27 MILES NORTH OF CARLIN, ELKO, NV, 89803

  Registry ID: 110043802178

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Barrick Goldstrike CAA 112r CAFOentered 2014-02-07

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $100,800

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2014-02-07Final Order Issued
• 2014-02-07Enforcement Action Closed
• 2014-02-07Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2014-02-11Enforcement Action Data Entered