EPA v. Wilbur-Ellis Company

Case summary

This enforcement case addresses violations by Wilbur-Ellis Company at three facilities; Glenn CA, Hughson, CA and Buckeye, AZ. Wilbur-Ellis facilities in Glenn, Calif., Hughson, Calif., and Buckeye, Ariz. had unsealed cracks in the floors and/or walls of the facilities� pesticide containment areas, and, in addition, the Glenn facility was found to have an undersized containment area. The company�s Glenn and Hughson facilities were found to have improper safeguards for pesticide equipment, such as hoses and valves, which increases the risk of a pesticide release to the environment. Additionally, the Hughson facility was improperly using an external site gauge to monitor levels of liquid pesticide in a storage tank, a violation that increases the risk of a pesticide release. Further, Wilbur-Ellis was also cited for inadequate tank labeling, recordkeeping, and inspection documentation. A penalty of $62,080 was paid.

Defendants (1)

• Wilbur-Ellis CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• WILBUR-ELLIS COMPANY

  3168 COUNTRY ROAD 33, GLENN, CA, 95943

  Registry ID: 110056976429

• WILBUR-ELLIS COMPANY

  6800 EAST WHITMORE AVE, HUGHSON, CA, 95326

  Registry ID: 110002648519

• WILBUR-ELLIS COMPANY

  345 CALIFORNIA ST., 27TH FLOOR, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94104-

  Registry ID: 110022536228

• WILBUR-ELLIS COMPANY

  6415 S RAINBOW AVE, BUCKEYE, AZ, 85326

  Registry ID: 110000512516

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A1F — Device Misbranded
• FIFRA 12A1E — Adulterated/Misbranded
• FIFRA 12A2S — Violate Regulations Under 3(a) or 19

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Wilbur-Ellis Companyentered 2013-12-17

  Primary law: FIFRA

  Federal penalty: $62,080

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2013-12-17Enforcement Action Closed
• 2013-12-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-12-17Final Order Issued
• 2014-01-14Enforcement Action Data Entered