Johnson Crushers International pays Clean Air Act fine
By Christina Williams
Sustainable Business Oregon
Johnson Crushers International agreed to pay a $147,788 fine to settle allegations by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that it violated the Clean Air Act with excessive emissions between 2004 and 2009.
Johnson Crushers, an equipment manufacturer based in Eugene, also agreed to pay $27,212 in past permit fees.
"Under this settlement, Johnson Crushers International will achieve compliance with the Clean Air Act and reduce harmful emissions," said Amanda Marshall, U.S. attorney for the District of Oregon, in a press release.
The EPA cited Johnson Crushers for emitting xylene — a toxic substance used as a solvent — in excess of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants. The company also operated without a permit.
Xylene can damage eyes, skin, blood, liver and kidneys.
Johnson Crushers is part of KPI-JCI, which was formed in 1997 when it merged with Kolberg-Pioneer Inc. of South Dakota. The company makes rock crushing and screening equipment.
In September, Jeld-Wen Inc. agreed to pay $850,000 to settle allegations that it violated the federal Clean Air Act at facilities in four states.
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