EPA v. ZIRKLE FRUIT CO - PROSSER (CAA 112r)

Case summary

On July 16, 2024, Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement resolving violations of CAA 112r related to operation of anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system in Prosser, Washington. Zirkle Fruit Company failed to install safety equipment in their engine room to meet current industry codes and standards such as International Institutes of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR), retain their process hazard analysis for the life of the process, certify their compliance audits every three years, conduct a hazard assessment every five years, correct equipment deficiencies such replace pressure relief valves, and conduct a pre-start up safety review for new installed equipment such as their inorganics hydrocooler. The facility is in an EJ area with a supplemental indices national percentile of 92. Under the terms of the agreement, the facility paid a penalty of $9,100.

Defendants (1)

• ZIRKLE FRUIT CO - PROSSERNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CM HOLTZINGER FRUIT CO PROSSER

  101 BENITZ RD, PROSSER, WA, 99350

  Registry ID: 110002053214

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ZIRKLE FRUIT CO - PROSSER (CAA 112r)entered 2024-07-16

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $9,100

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2024-06-14Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-07-16Final Order Issued
• 2024-07-16Enforcement Action Closed
• 2024-07-16Complaint Filed/Proposed Order