EPA v. SWITCHCRAFT, INC.

Case summary

On September 30, 2004, Region 5 filed a combined Complaint/Consent Agreement and Final Order with Switchcraft, Incorporated (Switchcraft) at its Chicago, Illinois facility. The Region alleged that Switchcraft was storing hazardous waste without a permit or interim status; failed to have inadequate aisle space; lacked initial and annual hazardous waste training; maintained an open hazardous waste accumulation container; did not have an adequate contingency plan; and improperly stored used oil. Switchcraft agreed to resolve this matter with a payment of a civil penalty amount of $39,500.00 and make the necessary changes to come back into compliance.

Defendants (1)

• SWITCHCRAFT, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SWITCHCRAFT INC

  5555 N. ELSTON AVE., CHICAGO, IL, 60630-1386

  Registry ID: 110000434469

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3008A — Compliance Order: Injunctive & Penalty

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• SWITCHCRAFT, INC.entered 2004-09-30

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $39,500

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2004-09-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2004-09-30Final Order Issued
• 2004-09-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2014-08-15Enforcement Action Closed