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02-2025-7104Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2025· Region 02

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 3002Standards 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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