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DYNO NOBEL INC - CARTHAGE PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,041 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
-
17562 GUM RD
CARTHAGE, MO 64836
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- JASPER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325920
- Inspections
- 2 · last Sep 27, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 6, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110012608455
How This Compares
#155
of 454 TRI reporters in MO
#5,312
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
0
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)
-23% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,534 | — |
| 2016 | 4,470 | -1% |
| 2017 | 4,041 | -10% |
| 2018 | 4,613 | +14% |
| 2019 | 8,012 | +74% |
| 2020 | 3,891 | -51% |
| 2021 | 5,318 | +37% |
| 2022 | 4,180 | -21% |
| 2023 | 3,920 | -6% |
| 2024 | 3,501 | -11% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | 16 | |
| Ammonia | 1,932 | 1,819 | 113 | — | 31,538 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,139 | 248 | 891 | — | 62,836 | |
| Nitric acid | 333 | 333 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 55 | 55 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 43 | 43 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | 32 | |
| Ammonia | 2,344 | 2,306 | 38 | — | 43,630 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,037 | 310 | 727 | — | 78,644 | |
| Nitric acid | 406 | 406 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 81 | 81 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 53 | 53 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | 33 | |
| Ammonia | 2,516 | 2,474 | 42 | — | 50,365 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,140 | 336 | 804 | — | 81,661 | |
| Nitric acid | 399 | 399 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 81 | 81 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 44 | 44 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | 57 | |
| Ammonia | 2,990 | 2,765 | 225 | — | 36,510 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,833 | 382 | 1,451 | — | 48,261 | |
| Nitric acid | 392 | 392 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 55 | 55 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 49 | 49 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | 169 | |
| Ammonia | 2,740 | 2,677 | 63 | — | 37,044 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 673 | 372 | 301 | — | 47,777 | |
| Nitric acid | 366 | 366 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 81 | 81 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 31 | 31 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 7,906 | 378 | 7,528 | — | 37,678 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 82 | 82 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 24 | 24 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | 91 | |
| Ammonia | 3,570 | 3,561 | 9 | — | 50,836 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 547 | 508 | 39 | — | 52,503 | |
| Nitric acid | 363 | 363 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 91 | 91 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 41 | 41 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | 39 | |
| Ammonia | 2,995 | 2,979 | 16 | — | 38,917 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 525 | 418 | 107 | — | 39,320 | |
| Nitric acid | 381 | 381 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 111 | 111 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 30 | 30 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | 506 | |
| Ammonia | 3,369 | 3,328 | 41 | — | 29,204 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 580 | 469 | 111 | — | 30,477 | |
| Nitric acid | 374 | 374 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 108 | 108 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 39 | 39 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | 219 | |
| Ammonia | 3,421 | 3,282 | 139 | — | 24,916 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 610 | 466 | 144 | — | 32,889 | |
| Nitric acid | 356 | 356 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 110 | 110 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 38 | 38 | — | — | — |
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) | — | 4,240 | — | — |
| Ammonia | — | 80,614 | — | 31,538 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 325,642 | — | 62,836 |
| Nitroglycerin | — | 795 | — | 24,022 |
| Nitric acid | — | 758,279 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
KANSAS CITY, MO
|
Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | 0 |
|
EBV EXPLOSIVES ENVIRONMENTAL COMPANY
CARTHAGE, MO
|
Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | 16 |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
KANSAS CITY, MO
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 62,836 |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
KANSAS CITY, MO
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 31,538 |
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 | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Sep 27, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 2, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 14, 2015 | Jul 17, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 25, 2014 | Oct 9, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 25, 2014 | Feb 27, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 25, 2014 | Oct 9, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 25, 2014 | Jul 17, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 25, 2014 | Oct 9, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 25, 2014 | Oct 9, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 25, 2014 | Feb 27, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 11, 2014 | Apr 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 11, 2014 | Apr 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 28, 2012 | Jul 12, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 11, 2010 | May 11, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 11, 2010 | May 11, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 4, 2009 | Aug 19, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 4, 2009 | Aug 19, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 4, 2009 | Aug 19, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 4, 2009 | Aug 19, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 4, 2009 | Aug 19, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 4, 2009 | Aug 19, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 1, 2004 | Aug 20, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 1, 2004 | Aug 20, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 12, 2003 | Jun 26, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 12, 2003 | Jun 26, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 28, 2001 | Nov 2, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 26, 2001 | Nov 2, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 22, 2000 | Jul 13, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 22, 2000 | Jul 10, 2000 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 1998 | Aug 3, 1998 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 1998 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 20, 1997 | Feb 27, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 20, 1997 | Feb 27, 1998 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 28, 1997 | — | Open |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Jul 16, 1997 | Aug 29, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 25, 1997 | May 9, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 25, 1997 | May 9, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Nov 20, 1996 | Jan 10, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 20, 1996 | Feb 6, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 11, 1996 | Jul 12, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Apr 17, 1996 | Jul 12, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 17, 1996 | Jul 12, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 16, 1995 | Jan 31, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 16, 1995 | Nov 8, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 16, 1995 | Mar 31, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 16, 1995 | Aug 2, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 16, 1995 | Aug 2, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 16, 1995 | Aug 2, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 16, 1995 | May 15, 1995 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.23 mg/L | 8.40 | +93% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.00 mg/L | 22.00 | +191% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Toxicity [chronic], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.40 toxic | 5.90 | +432% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Toxicity [chronic], Pimephales promelas [Fathead Minnow] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.20 toxic | 5.90 | +5% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +7% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Nitroglycerin | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 mg/L | 0.20 | +50% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Ethylene glycol dinitrate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.00 mg/L | 2.10 | +90% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Ethylene glycol dinitrate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.00 mg/L | 1.10 | +264% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.70 mg/L | 30.00 | +62% | May 2015 | 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.
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 07-1991-N003
$27,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-1991-0250
$0
Judicial
· Case 07-2016-0136 · May 6, 2020
$2,900,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD029719200-001 · May 14, 2015
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2013-0291 · Sep 26, 2013
$257,167
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MO-N00000014 · Jul 20, 1998
$250,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-1997-0324 · Aug 28, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD029719200-40 · Jul 28, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD029719200-000 · Jun 17, 1992
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-1991-0251 · Dec 11, 1991
$27,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-1985-0096 · Aug 1, 1991
$600
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 07-1991-N012 · May 31, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD029719200-002 · Nov 27, 1989
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