EPA v. Western Digital Corporation

Case summary

The Western Digital Corporation facility, located in Fremont, CA, is a wafer fabrication facility. As a result of the manufacuring process, various hazardous wastes are generated, including spent solvents and corrosives. An inspection conducted by EPA in December 2010 identified various violations of the hazardous waste requirments. These violations included the failure to properly label and close containers, failure to control tank emissions, failure to adequately train personnel, failure to monitor equipment associated with the hazardous waste storage tank, failure to provide an adequate contingency plan, and failure to provide a leak detection system. As a result, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fined Western Digital Corporation $62,500 for the improper management of hazardous waste at its Fremont facility.

Defendants (2)

• Western Digital CorporationNamed in complaint
• Western Digital CorporationNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

  44100 OSGOOD RD, FREMONT, CA, 94539

  Registry ID: 110017211809

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Western Digital Corporationentered 2012-02-21

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $62,500

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2012-02-21Enforcement Action Closed
• 2012-02-21Final Order Issued
• 2012-02-21Compliance Achieved
• 2012-02-21Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-02-21Enforcement Action Data Entered