EPA v. Patrick J. Kelly Drums, Inc.
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
The facility failed to identify mercury in two drums of hazardous waste (one found to be above TC level) before shipment to a TSD for treatment/disposal and failure to maintain adequate aisle space in the hazardous waste accumulation area (aka storage area) for drums awaiting shipment. Both violations were addressed and corrected promptly after the inspection. Payment of $7,500 penalty due within 30 days of CA/FO effective date.
Defendants (1)
- Patrick J. Kelly Drums, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
PATRICK KELLY DRUMS INC
2109 HOWELL ST, CAMDEN, NJ, 08105
Registry ID: 110007959664
Statutes cited
- RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Patrick J. Kelly Drums, Inc.entered 2025-02-27
Primary law: RCRA
Federal penalty: $7,500
Timeline (4 milestones)
- 2025-02-27Enforcement Action Closed
- 2025-02-27Final Order Issued
- 2025-02-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2025-03-17Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3604314515
- Case number
- 02-2025-7104
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 02
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 02-2025-7104 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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