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Unlabeled Hazwaste Drums = $14,000 EPA Fine

Workers may not know to stay away from hazardous waste if containers aren't labeled.

Company: Hoku Scientific, Inc.

Business: Fuel cell company

Agency: EPA

Fine: $14,200

Reason for fine: The company failed to label two 55-gallon drums containing hazwaste. It also did not post emergency contact phone numbers in hazwaste storage areas.


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