EPA v. Zirkle Fruit Company

Case summary

Initiated and concluded an administrative action against Zirkle Fruit Company in Selah, Washington 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, Zirkle Fruit Company failed to properly document the initial and refresher training of their operators 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 $3,000.

Defendants (1)

• Zirkle Fruit CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ZIRKLE FRUIT CO HARRISON PLANT

  352 HARRISON RD, SELAH, WA, 98942

  Registry ID: 110000550449

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Zirkle Fruit Companyentered 2022-08-23

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $3,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2022-06-15Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2022-08-23Final Order Issued
• 2022-08-23Enforcement Action Closed
• 2022-08-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order