EPA v. DANA CONTAINER INC

Case summary

On December 22, 2005, Region 5 filed an Administrative Complaint against Dana Container, Incorporated (Dana Container) located at 11430 Russell Street and 1551 Caniff Street, Detroit, Michigan. The Complaint alleges that Dana Container failed to label, date, and keep closed some hazardous waste containers and conduct inspections on the containers. Dana Container also failed to implement hazardous waste training and documentation, and a contingency plan for one of its facilities. Furthermore, the Complaint alleges that Dana Container failed to fully comply with preparedness and prevention of emergency requirements. The Complaint proposes a penalty of $381,730.

Defendants (1)

• DANA CONTAINER INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• DANA CONTAINER INC

  11430 RUSSELL ST, DETROIT, MI, 48211

  Registry ID: 110003658293

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3004 — Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Standards
• RCRA 3005 — Permits for Treatment, Storage, or Disposal of Hazardous Waste
• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• DANA CONTAINER INCentered 2006-09-29

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $151,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2005-12-22Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2006-01-03Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2006-09-29Final Order Issued
• 2007-06-28Enforcement Action Closed