THE DIRTY HALF-DOZEN
Following is a list of the six most severe air pollution penalties assessed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District in November.
Company: Mead Packaging, Buena Park Penalty: $25,000 Violation: Excessive hydrocarbon emissions from printing presses.
Company: Econolite Control Products, Anaheim Penalty: $2,725 Violation: Excessive hydrocarbon emissions from a paint spray booth.
Company: Shell Western Exploration and Production Co., Brea Penalty: $1,750 Violation: Emitting hydrocarbon vapors from a tank in an oil field.
Company: Microdot Inc. Fastening Systems Group, Placentia Penalty: $1,000 Violation: Excessive hydrocarbon emissions from a degreasing machine.
Company: American Metal Bearing, Garden Grove Penalty: $900 Violation: Failure to keep paint use records up to date.
Company: Bob Hix Pontiac, Costa Mesa Penalty: $900 Violation: Failure to maintain gasoline pump vapor recovery equipment.
Company: Technology Molding Corp., Santa Ana Penalty: $900 Violation: Failure to keep paint and solvent use records up to date.
Company: Ultra Wheel Co., Garden Grove Penalty: $800 Violation: Operating a furnace without a permit.
Source: South Coast Air Quality Management District
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