MAGNESITA REFRACTORIES/YORK
Quick Summary
- •Released 98,354 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 $2,212 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
425 S SALEM CHURCH RD
YORK, PA 17408
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- YORK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327120
- Inspections
- 3 · last Sep 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $2,212 · last Jun 8, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110041028544
How This Compares
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.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 128,094 | — |
| 2016 | 95,582 | -25% |
| 2017 | 98,354 | +3% |
| 2018 | 98,573 | 0% |
| 2020 | 81,379 | — |
| 2021 | 91,580 | +13% |
| 2022 | 79,312 | -13% |
| 2023 | 65,832 | -17% |
| 2024 | 70,085 | +6% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | 12,550 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 67,849 | 67,849 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 2,095 | 91 | — | 2,004 | 327 | |
| Lead compounds | 118 | 118 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 0 | — | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | 17,319 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 63,170 | 63,170 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 2,510 | 94 | — | 2,416 | 457 | |
| Lead compounds | 109 | 109 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 21 | 0 | — | 21 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | 2,401 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 76,200 | 76,200 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 2,942 | 93 | — | 2,849 | 256 | |
| Lead compounds | 126 | 126 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 21 | 1 | — | 20 | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | 2,409 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 89,296 | 89,296 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 2,105 | 82 | — | 2,023 | 345 | |
| Lead compounds | 129 | 129 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 28 | 28 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 22 | 1 | — | 21 | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | 2,398 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 79,120 | 79,120 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 2,115 | 85 | — | 2,030 | 526 | |
| Lead compounds | 112 | 112 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 7 | 1 | — | 6 | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | 2,458 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 95,791 | 95,791 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 2,600 | 101 | — | 2,499 | 1,594 | |
| Lead compounds | 129 | 129 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 30 | 30 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 23 | 9 | — | 14 | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 9,415 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | 2,458 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 97,827 | 97,827 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 342 | 108 | — | 234 | 1,640 | |
| Lead compounds | 129 | 129 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 31 | 31 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 25 | 9 | — | 16 | 25 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | 8,000 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 35,625 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 95,160 | 95,160 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 254 | 102 | — | 152 | 1,926 | |
| Lead compounds | 129 | 129 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 31 | 31 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | 3,412 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 127,700 | 127,700 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 219 | 98 | — | 121 | 1,231 | |
| Lead compounds | 122 | 122 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 29 | 29 | — | — | 23 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 24 | 24 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | 51,485 | — | — |
| Phenol | — | 2,436 | 150,740 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MODERN LANDFILL
YORK, PA
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Aluminum (fume or dust) | 12,550 | — | — | — |
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MODERN LANDFILL
YORK, PA
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Phenol | 327 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Feb 24, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Oct 14, 2021 | Jun 8, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 24, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 27, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 22, 2016 | — | 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.