DOE RUN FLETCHER MINE AND MILL
Quick Summary
- •Released 6,105,984 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
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HIGHWAY TT
BUNKER, MO 63629
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- REYNOLDS County
- Industry
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 212231
- Inspections
- 1 · last Sep 5, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 21, 2011
- Registry ID
- 110000596016
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
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7,126,457 | — |
| 2016 | 5,354,127 | -25% |
| 2017 | 6,105,984 | +14% |
| 2018 | 5,181,738 | -15% |
| 2019 | 3,462,579 | -33% |
| 2020 | 3,214,176 | -7% |
| 2021 | 3,935,208 | +22% |
| 2022 | 4,068,863 | +3% |
| 2023 | 4,983,239 | +22% |
| 2024 | 4,622,964 | -7% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 2,421,853 | 834 | 121 | 2,420,899 | 6,831 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,760,900 | 181 | 65 | 1,760,654 | 917 | |
| Copper compounds | 440,210 | 38 | 9 | 440,163 | 145 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 2,491,942 | 806 | 11 | 2,491,124 | 7,951 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,916,379 | 117 | 13 | 1,916,249 | 1,293 | |
| Copper compounds | 574,918 | 42 | 1 | 574,875 | 375 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,325,295 | 928 | 114 | 2,324,253 | 6,596 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,162,421 | 150 | 144 | 1,162,127 | 515 | |
| Copper compounds | 581,147 | 74 | 10 | 581,063 | 318 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,361,044 | 999 | 45 | 2,360,000 | 6,139 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,180,128 | 94 | 34 | 1,180,000 | 361 | |
| Copper compounds | 394,036 | 33 | 3 | 394,000 | 167 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,209,054 | 938 | 116 | 2,208,000 | 6,294 | |
| Zinc compounds | 804,974 | 97 | 877 | 804,000 | 389 | |
| Copper compounds | 200,148 | 137 | 11 | 200,000 | 154 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,239,199 | 870 | 329 | 2,238,000 | 2,808 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,019,217 | 48 | 1,169 | 1,018,000 | 199 | |
| Copper compounds | 204,163 | 101 | 62 | 204,000 | 118 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,864,937 | 863 | 74 | 2,864,000 | 3,713 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,876,711 | 94 | 617 | 1,876,000 | 327 | |
| Copper compounds | 440,090 | 51 | 39 | 440,000 | 229 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3,284,832 | 829 | 2,003 | 3,282,000 | 3,245 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,883,022 | 91 | 6,931 | 1,876,000 | 327 | |
| Copper compounds | 938,130 | 50 | 80 | 938,000 | 327 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3,308,829 | 2,276 | 4,553 | 3,302,000 | 4,037 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,282,979 | 172 | 12,807 | 1,270,000 | 241 | |
| Copper compounds | 762,319 | 131 | 188 | 762,000 | 220 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 4,106,872 | 2,936 | 11,936 | 4,092,000 | 4,158 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,926,354 | 255 | 16,099 | 1,910,000 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 1,093,231 | 1,000 | 231 | 1,092,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | 144 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 911 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 6,789 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Copper compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
BUICK RESOURCE RECYCLING FACILITY LLC THE
BOSS, MO
|
Copper compounds | — | 142 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Lead compounds | — | 95 | — | — |
|
BUICK RESOURCE RECYCLING FACILITY LLC THE
BOSS, MO
|
Lead compounds | — | 6,694 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Zinc compounds | — | 13 | — | — |
|
BUICK RESOURCE RECYCLING FACILITY LLC THE
BOSS, MO
|
Zinc compounds | — | 899 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Sep 29, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Sep 23, 2020 | Nov 2, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 30, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 13, 2010 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +42% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +70% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +69% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.56 mg/L | 0.36 | +332% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.32 mg/L | 0.03 | +986% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 507.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +1,590% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +104% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.68 mg/L | 0.23 | +1,086% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.65 mg/L | 0.23 | +1,515% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.02 | +234% | May 2023 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.01 | +569% | May 2023 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +5% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +7% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +122% | Jan 2022 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +11% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +10% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +119% | Dec 2021 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.02 | +635% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.01 | +1,370% | Nov 2020 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +105% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +310% | Sep 2020 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +70% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.08 mg/L | 0.28 | +1,018% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +240% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.08 mg/L | 0.14 | +2,143% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +4% | Jun 2020 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +13% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +125% | Jan 2020 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +81% | Dec 2019 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.19 mg/L | 0.14 | +39% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +10% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +121% | Apr 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +20% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +157% | Mar 2019 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +29% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +163% | Feb 2019 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +31% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.02 | +83% | May 2018 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +109% | May 2018 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.01 | +615% | Mar 2018 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.02 | +257% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.04 | +60% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +380% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +19% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +360% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.01 | +390% | May 2017 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +18% | May 2017 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.02 | +145% | May 2017 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.35 mg/L | 0.14 | +154% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.39 mg/L | 0.02 | +1,600% | Apr 2017 | 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.