ARGOS USA - MARTINSBURG
Quick Summary
- •Released 13,047 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 $163,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1826 SOUTH QUEEN STREET
MARTINSBURG, WV 25401
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- BERKELEY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327310
- Inspections
- 21 · last Nov 3, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $163,500 · last Jun 15, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000585929
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 | 84,447 | — |
| 2016 | 12,062 | -86% |
| 2017 | 13,047 | +8% |
| 2018 | 67,608 | +418% |
| 2019 | 33,936 | -50% |
| 2020 | 58,015 | +71% |
| 2021 | 61,145 | +5% |
| 2022 | 78,118 | +28% |
| 2023 | 18,192 | -77% |
| 2024 | 11,844 | -35% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 10,797 | 10,797 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 943 | 943 | — | — | 1 | |
| Lead compounds | 81 | 81 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 23 | 23 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 10,666 | 10,666 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 6,487 | 6,487 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 932 | 932 | — | — | 17 | |
| Lead compounds | 80 | 80 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 27 | 27 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 29,365 | 29,365 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 22,916 | 22,916 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 13,457 | 13,457 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 11,272 | 11,272 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 981 | 981 | — | — | 95 | |
| Lead compounds | 85 | 85 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 43 | 43 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 33,102 | 33,102 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 15,252 | 15,252 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 11,647 | 11,647 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,015 | 1,015 | — | — | 50 | |
| Lead compounds | 88 | 88 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 42 | 42 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 31,797 | 31,797 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 14,690 | 14,690 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 11,500 | 11,500 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 33,936 | 33,936 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 28,817 | 28,817 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 26,835 | 26,835 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 11,873 | 11,873 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 46 | 46 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 12,977 | 12,977 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 41 | 41 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 70,200 | 70,200 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 14,127 | 14,127 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HUB SCRAP METALS, LLC
HAGERSTOWN, MD
|
Manganese compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
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 | Jun 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jan 11, 2023 | Jun 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 2, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Sep 2, 2021 | Jun 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jun 3, 2021 | Aug 5, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Apr 12, 2019 | Dec 22, 2020 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.25 mg/L | 0.14 | +79% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.30 mg/L | 1.64 | +650% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.30 mg/L | 0.95 | +1,195% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 mg/L | 0.95 | +5% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.14 | +7% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.14 | +14% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.08 | +113% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 mg/L | 0.14 | +86% | Mar 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.