EPA RMP citations @ grocer for delayed reporting of ammonia release, risk management, and emergency planning violations ($110K w/ $180K SEP)
A grocer has settled with EPA for alleged chemical release reporting, risk management, and emergency planning violations at its warehouse facility in Seattle, Washington and will pay EPA a $110,200 penalty. The company will also complete a Supplemental Environmental Project which includes ammonia release detection improvements valued at over $180,000. The facility is a distribution center for grocery products. On April 18, 2011, the facility released more than 3,600 pounds of anhydrous ammonia into the environment during the change out of a pressure relief valve. The Seattle Fire Department responded to the incident, evacuated the facility and transported two people to a local hospital. EPA inspectors following up on the incident found numerous violations of CERCLA, EPCRA, and RMP. Alleged violations included: |
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