The Koppers plant at Mayfield has been hit with a $30,000 fine for alleged pollution incidents last year.
The plant processes coal tars for industrial uses, an activity which the Environment Protection Authority says can produce noxious odours and harmful chemicals.
In July 2019, a tank which was being heated became pressurised and released noxious, odorous gases, prompting a complaint to the EPA from a neighbour.
A second incident occurred in August where a spill occurred while products were being transferred from one tank to another.
Koppers has been fined $15,000 for each incident.
In a statement, Operations Manager, Nick Moretti says Koppers has updated procedures and installed new monitoring equipment since the incidents and is working with the EPA to improve the plant's performance.
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