EPA cites Vim Recycling over clean air violations

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EPA cites Vim Recycling over clean air violations

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Story Created: May 9, 2009 at 12:36 AM EST

Story Updated: May 9, 2009 at 12:36 AM EST

Open burning at VIM Recycling Inc. in western Elkhart County is the alleged Clean Air Act violation that lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to cite the company on Friday.

A news release from EPA’s Region 5 office in Chicago, indicates VIM officials now have seven days to meet with the EPA about the violations.

According to the EPA, VIM violated Indiana’s EPA-approved regulations that prohibit open burning at the company’s operation at 29861 Old U.S. 33.

The citation is the latest action involving the company.

Earlier this week, a VIM worker died at the company’s recycling operation after being struck by a front-end loader. In 2007, a worker there died and another was seriously injured after an explosion at the facility.

A nearby neighborhood group has filed suit against VIM, alleging the company caused injuries to area residents because of smoke, dust and “extreme” noxious odors from processing waste materials.

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