EPA v. Kraft Heinz Food Company

Case summary

On May 6, 2021, Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Kraft Heinz Food Company in Ontario, Oregon for violations of CAA 112(r) Risk Management Program requirements. Respondent failed to comply with several risk management program requirements that apply to its use of anhydrous ammonia. Most importantly, Kraft Heinz Food Company failed to properly document that their operators are trained in safely operating the refrigeration equipment in preventing an ammonia release that could impact the community surrounding its facility. A plan provides important information to emergency responders and planners that include accurate chemical quantities, emergency contacts and demonstrate operation and maintenance of the ammonia refrigeration process at its facility. The company agreed to pay a penalty of $8,900.

Defendants (1)

• Kraft Heinz Food CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SIMPLOT

  175 NE 6TH AVE, ONTARIO, OR, 97914

  Registry ID: 110000488936

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Kraft Heinz Food Companyentered 2021-05-05

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $8,900

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2021-04-12Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2021-05-05Final Order Issued
• 2021-05-05Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-05-12Enforcement Action Closed