Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
KLEIN PLATING WORKS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 147 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
2020 GREENGARDEN RD
ERIE, PA 16502
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- ERIE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 4 · last Aug 26, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 11, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110000331828
How This Compares
#510
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#9,446
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
+378% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 120 | — |
| 2016 | 131 | +9% |
| 2017 | 147 | +12% |
| 2018 | 721 | +391% |
| 2019 | 754 | +5% |
| 2020 | 651 | -14% |
| 2021 | 651 | 0% |
| 2022 | 704 | +8% |
| 2023 | 704 | 0% |
| 2024 | 575 | -18% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 27,769 | |
| Nitric acid | 542 | 542 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 18 | 18 | — | — | 3,273 | |
| Lead compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 91 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 32,861 | |
| Nitric acid | 671 | 671 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 18 | 18 | — | — | 2,692 | |
| Lead compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 160 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 40,425 | |
| Nitric acid | 671 | 671 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 18 | 18 | — | — | 1,922 | |
| Lead compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 109 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 40,745 | |
| Nitric acid | 618 | 618 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 18 | 18 | — | — | 3,408 | |
| Lead compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 119 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 33,100 | |
| Nitric acid | 618 | 618 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 18 | 18 | — | — | 1,658 | |
| Lead compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 97 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 47,895 | |
| Nitric acid | 618 | 618 | — | — | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 103 | 103 | — | — | 3,297 | |
| Copper | 18 | 18 | — | — | 2,416 | |
| Lead compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 135 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 33,704 | |
| Nitric acid | 627 | 627 | — | — | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 67 | 67 | — | — | 2,436 | |
| Copper | 26 | 26 | — | — | 2,006 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 63 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 1,662 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 29,596 | |
| Nitric acid | 146 | 146 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 26 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 27,822 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 1,629 | |
| Nitric acid | 131 | 131 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 21 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 1,661 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 46,269 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 13 | |
| Nitric acid | 120 | 120 | — | — | — |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 24,992 |
| Lead compounds | — | 65 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 3,204 | — | — |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 28,177 |
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WORLD RESOURCES CO
POTTSVILLE, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | 65 | — | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Lead compounds | 24 | — | — | — |
|
WORLD RESOURCES CO
POTTSVILLE, PA
|
Copper | — | 3,204 | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | CITY OF ERIE, PA - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, ERIE |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 27,769 | CITY OF ERIE, PA - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, ERIE |
| Copper | 69 | CITY OF ERIE, PA - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, ERIE |
| Lead compounds | 1 | CITY OF ERIE, PA - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, ERIE |
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 26, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 13, 2023 | Feb 22, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 13, 2023 | Feb 22, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 19, 2023 | Apr 19, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 13, 2017 | Apr 13, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 13, 2017 | Apr 21, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 13, 2017 | Apr 13, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 14, 2013 | Jun 14, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 28, 2011 | Jan 11, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 14, 2010 | Jul 14, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 14, 2010 | Jul 14, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 26, 2007 | Aug 24, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 26, 2007 | Aug 24, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 16, 2007 | Jul 26, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 16, 2007 | Aug 24, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 12, 2003 | Sep 12, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 14, 2002 | Jun 14, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 18, 1997 | Apr 22, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 5, 1990 | Jul 12, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 4, 1987 | Jul 8, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 4, 1987 | Jul 8, 1987 | Resolved |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD005032750-100 · Nov 21, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2012-7004 · Dec 9, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD005032750-002 · Jan 11, 2008
$12,175
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD005032750-001 · Jun 4, 1987
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