EPA v. PARKER HANNIFIN (APO) (RCRA HW)

Case summary

On September 13, 2024, Region 10 filed an Consent Agreement and Final Order with Parker Hannifin resolving RCRA violations at the facility located in Enumclaw, Washington. The facility treated dangerous (hazardous) waste without a permit, failed to appropriately label or keep closed containers of dangerous waste, failed to conduct or record weekly inspections of central accumulation areas, failed to develop and implement a training plan, failed to maintain a contingency plan, or properly manage universal waste and used oil. Under the terms of the Agreement, Parker certified it corrected the violations, agreed to submit additional records over the next six months to demonstrate ongoing compliance, and has agreed to pay a penalty of $366,000.

Defendants (1)

• PARKER HANNIFINNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HELAC CORP BATTERSBY AVE

  225 BATTERSBY AVE, ENUMCLAW, WA, 98022-8204

  Registry ID: 110005366175

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PARKER HANNIFIN (APO) (RCRA HW)entered 2024-09-13

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $366,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2024-09-03Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-09-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-09-13Enforcement Action Closed
• 2024-09-13Final Order Issued