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EXOTIC METALS FORMING COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 26,503 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.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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5411 S 226TH ST
KENT, WA 98032
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- KING County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336413
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jul 25, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000489212
How This Compares
#52
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#2,424
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
2
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
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)
+208% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 150 | — |
| 2016 | 31,521 | +20914% |
| 2017 | 26,503 | -16% |
| 2018 | 18,260 | -31% |
| 2020 | 15,314 | — |
| 2021 | 780 | -95% |
| 2022 | 20 | -97% |
| 2023 | 0 | -100% |
| 2024 | 462 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 404 | 404 | — | — | 139,124 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 45 | 45 | — | — | 55,600 | |
| Nitric acid | 13 | 13 | — | — | 8,100 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 20 | 20 | — | — | 4,050 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 780 | 780 | — | — | 8,100 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 25,584 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1-Bromopropane | 15,184 | 15,184 | — | — | 2,402 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 130 | 130 | — | — | 4,050 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1-Bromopropane | 18,145 | 18,145 | — | — | 7,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 115 | 115 | — | — | 16,199 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1-Bromopropane | 26,353 | 26,353 | — | — | 1,102 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 50 | 50 | — | — | 46,580 | |
| Nitric acid | 50 | 50 | — | — | 22,748 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 50 | 50 | — | — | 1,452 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1-Bromopropane | 31,371 | 31,371 | — | — | 551 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 50 | 50 | — | — | 1,452 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 50 | 50 | — | — | 48,553 | |
| Nitric acid | 50 | 50 | — | — | 22,748 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 50 | 50 | — | — | 53,414 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 50 | 50 | — | — | 1,452 | |
| Nitric acid | 50 | 50 | — | — | 22,748 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | 55,381 | — | — |
| Nickel | — | 138,915 | — | — |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 10,774 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MW METALS
DAYTON, OH
|
Chromium | — | 54,854 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Chromium | 198 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Chromium | 4 | — | — | — |
|
RECYCLING COORDINATORS INC
AKRON, OH
|
Chromium | — | 527 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
|
Chromium | 17 | — | — | — |
|
MW METALS
DAYTON, OH
|
Nickel | — | 134,597 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Nickel | 101 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Nickel | 30 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
|
Nickel | 75 | — | — | — |
|
RECYCLING COORDINATORS INC
AKRON, OH
|
Nickel | — | 4,318 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 8,100 |
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.
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 29, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 29, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 29, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 29, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 15, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2020 | Jul 24, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 15, 2020 | Jul 24, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2019 | Jun 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 28, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 6, 2019 | Apr 19, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 6, 2019 | Apr 19, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 6, 2019 | Mar 6, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 4, 2016 | Sep 8, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 4, 2016 | Sep 8, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 4, 2016 | Sep 8, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 4, 2016 | Sep 8, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 11, 2012 | Jan 9, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 11, 2012 | Jan 9, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 11, 2012 | Jan 9, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 11, 2012 | Jan 9, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 15, 2010 | Oct 8, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 26, 2005 | Feb 22, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 3, 2002 | Dec 5, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 20, 2000 | Jul 25, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 6, 2000 | Aug 10, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 23, 1993 | May 6, 1994 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +16% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.35 mg/L | 0.12 | +196% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +139% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.12 | +99,999% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +99,999% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +8% | Sep 2021 | Open |
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-WAD980980577-001 · Jan 31, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD980980577-000 · Aug 14, 1994
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