THE BRAUN CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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631 W 11TH ST
WINAMAC, IN 46996
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- PULASKI County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332999
- Inspections
- 7 · last Mar 4, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $500 · last Nov 28, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110007057889
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 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanadium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 252,486 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 6,409 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 689,746 | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 386,644 |
2017
2016
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
OSCAR WINSKI
LAFAYETTE, IN
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Chromium | — | 73,552 | — | — |
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OSCAR WINSKI
LAFAYETTE, IN
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Copper | — | 8,060 | — | — |
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OSCAR WINSKI
LAFAYETTE, IN
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Nickel | — | 39,758 | — | — |
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 27, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Frequency of Sampling Violation | Feb 26, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Feb 26, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 10, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Mar 6, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 18, 2013 | Jan 28, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 25, 2006 | Sep 12, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 25, 2006 | Sep 12, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 25, 2006 | Sep 12, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Apr 25, 2006 | Sep 12, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 27, 1999 | Dec 20, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 27, 1999 | Dec 20, 1999 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.60 mg/L | 1.41 | +13% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.60 mg/L | 2.44 | +170% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.60 mg/L | 1.38 | +378% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.40 mg/L | 1.94 | +24% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.60 mg/L | 1.38 | +161% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.60 mg/L | 2.44 | +48% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.40 mg/L | 1.38 | +1% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.70 mg/L | 1.39 | +238% | May 2017 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.70 mg/L | 2.45 | +92% | May 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.