Honeywell fined $500,000 for hazardous waste violations at Arizona plant

The plant, which repairs and overhauls aircraft wheels and brakes, was cited in 2005 for failing to have permits to treat hazardous waste, improperly labeling waste containers and improperly training workers.

Employees could have been exposed to hazardous chemicals, Steve Owens, director of the state's Department of Environmental Quality, said Friday.

Honeywell has made sure the violations won't be repeated, spokesman Bill Reavis said.