ESSEX FURUKAWA MAGNET WIRE USA LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 21,771 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.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1601 WALL ST
FORT WAYNE, IN 46802
View on map ↗ - County
- ALLEN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331318
- Inspections
- 1 · last May 26, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000400888
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
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 | 24,674 | — |
| 2016 | 22,215 | -10% |
| 2017 | 21,771 | -2% |
| 2018 | 21,241 | -2% |
| 2019 | 21,716 | +2% |
| 2020 | 18,787 | -13% |
| 2021 | 18,502 | -2% |
| 2022 | 14,433 | -22% |
| 2023 | 23,462 | +63% |
| 2024 | 21,331 | -9% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl ether | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 224 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 7,083 | 7,057 | 26 | — | 21,457 | |
| Phenol | 6,005 | 5,985 | 20 | — | 13,673 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 5,173 | 5,173 | — | — | 3,829 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 1,703 | 1,703 | — | — | 9,916 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 635 | 635 | — | — | 554 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 342 | 342 | — | — | 6,437 | |
| Methanol | 245 | 245 | — | — | 399,424 | |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 87 | 85 | 2 | — | 542 | |
| Copper | 49 | 43 | 6 | — | 3,547,667 | |
| Cumene | 9 | 9 | — | — | 171 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl ether | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 298 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 6,162 | 6,156 | 6 | — | 99,156 | |
| Phenol | 5,818 | 5,818 | — | — | 14,569 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 5,408 | 5,408 | — | — | 4,397 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,627 | 3,627 | — | — | 3,406 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 1,205 | 1,205 | — | — | 7,712 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 780 | 780 | — | — | 747 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 254 | 254 | — | — | 208 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 139 | 139 | — | — | 937 | |
| Copper | 60 | 37 | 23 | — | 2,367,995 | |
| Methanol | 9 | 9 | — | — | 98 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 205 | |
| 4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl ether | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 6,256 | 6,255 | 1 | — | 16,803 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,945 | 2,945 | — | — | 1,290 | |
| Phenol | 1,827 | 1,827 | — | — | 1,367 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 1,426 | 1,426 | — | — | 4,405 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,081 | 1,081 | — | — | 986 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 635 | 635 | — | — | 283 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 160 | 159 | 1 | — | 489 | |
| Cumene | 51 | 51 | — | — | 48 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 45 | 35 | 10 | — | 2,688,236 | |
| Methanol | 7 | 7 | — | — | 79 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl ether | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 107 | |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 6,074 | 6,074 | — | — | 10,224 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4,713 | 4,713 | — | — | 2,127 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,758 | 2,758 | — | — | 3,709 | |
| Phenol | 2,634 | 2,634 | — | — | 3,018 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 713 | 713 | — | — | 3,474 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 686 | 686 | — | — | 373 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 661 | 661 | — | — | 2,258 | |
| Cumene | 221 | 221 | — | — | 100 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 36 | 32 | 4 | — | 3,138,427 | |
| Methanol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 56 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl ether | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 90 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 6,549 | 6,548 | 1 | — | 5,547 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,004 | 4,004 | — | — | 2,434 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,057 | 3,057 | — | — | 1,198 | |
| Phenol | 2,681 | 2,681 | — | — | 1,735 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,001 | 1,001 | — | — | 608 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 648 | 648 | — | — | 1,269 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 573 | 573 | — | — | 1,728 | |
| Cumene | 227 | 227 | — | — | 87 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 41 | 36 | 5 | — | 2,569,128 | |
| Methanol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 30 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl ether | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 80 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 6,122 | 6,119 | 3 | — | 16,433 | |
| Phenol | 6,117 | 6,117 | — | — | 13,169 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,084 | 4,084 | — | — | 3,906 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,141 | 3,141 | — | — | 2,339 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 630 | 630 | — | — | 507 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 619 | 619 | — | — | 3,897 | |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 532 | 532 | 0 | — | 2,008 | |
| Methanol | 229 | 229 | — | — | 427,158 | |
| Cumene | 188 | 188 | — | — | 132 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 54 | 44 | 10 | — | 3,891,047 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl ether | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 124 | |
| Phenol | 6,743 | 6,743 | — | — | 14,080 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 5,714 | 5,711 | 3 | — | 12,142 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,163 | 3,163 | — | — | 2,462 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,931 | 2,931 | — | — | 2,172 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 977 | 977 | — | — | 996 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 859 | 859 | — | — | 2,580 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 669 | 669 | — | — | 3,586 | |
| Cumene | 137 | 137 | — | — | 102 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 40 | 34 | 6 | — | 3,906,202 | |
| Methanol | 8 | 8 | — | — | 49 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 110 | |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl ether | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 6,343 | 6,341 | 2 | — | 6,877 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 5,340 | 5,340 | — | — | 1,873 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,620 | 3,620 | — | — | 1,452 | |
| Phenol | 3,318 | 3,318 | — | — | 4,476 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 1,587 | 1,587 | — | — | 6,479 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 780 | 780 | — | — | 320 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 447 | 445 | 2 | — | 1,209 | |
| Cumene | 251 | 251 | — | — | 91 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 78 | 28 | 50 | — | 4,772,946 | |
| Methanol | 7 | 7 | — | — | 39 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 77 | |
| 4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl ether | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 5,676 | 5,661 | 15 | — | 8,511 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 5,481 | 5,481 | — | — | 2,109 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,295 | 4,295 | — | — | 4,584 | |
| Phenol | 3,842 | 3,842 | — | — | 5,748 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,074 | 1,074 | — | — | 1,145 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 793 | 793 | — | — | 2,456 | |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 445 | 444 | 1 | — | 1,325 | |
| Methanol | 276 | 276 | — | — | 592,938 | |
| Cumene | 257 | 257 | — | — | 101 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 76 | 29 | 47 | — | 3,590,608 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl ether | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 6,918 | 6,917 | 1 | — | 18,006 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 5,669 | 5,648 | 21 | — | 16,730 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 5,542 | 5,542 | — | — | 4,569 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,128 | 3,128 | — | — | 4,163 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 1,571 | 1,571 | — | — | 6,467 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 782 | 782 | — | — | 1,041 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 450 | 450 | — | — | 2,897 | |
| Methanol | 260 | 260 | — | — | 25 | |
| Cumene | 187 | 187 | — | — | 118 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 167 | 37 | 130 | — | 4,605,697 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | — | — | 1,575 | 6,975 |
| Copper | — | 3,547,569 | — | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 2,479 | 100 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 3,535 | 16,289 |
| Methanol | — | — | 134 | 618 |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | 13,630 | 60,281 |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 170,432 | 17,416 | 1,154 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 1,569 | 7,223 |
| Cumene | — | — | 168 | 775 |
| Phenol | — | — | 5,298 | 20,465 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
Copper | 80 | — | — | — |
|
ESSEX SOLUTIONS METALS PROCESSING
COLUMBIA CITY, IN
|
Copper | — | 3,547,569 | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
2,4-Dimethylphenol | — | — | — | 10 |
|
METAL-X
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
2,4-Dimethylphenol | — | — | — | 8 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 207 |
|
METAL-X
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 61 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 3,684 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Cumene | — | — | — | 4 |
|
METAL-X
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
Cumene | — | — | — | 3 |
|
MPS CINCINNATI
CINCINNATI, OH
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 1 |
|
MPS DELPHI
DELPHI, IN
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 3 |
|
MPS CINCINNATI
CINCINNATI, OH
|
2,4-Dimethylphenol | — | — | — | 11 |
|
MPS DELPHI
DELPHI, IN
|
2,4-Dimethylphenol | — | — | — | 41 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 224 | — | — | — |
|
METAL-X
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 159 |
|
MPS CINCINNATI
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 7 |
|
MPS DELPHI
DELPHI, IN
|
Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 26 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Methanol | — | — | 14 | — |
|
METAL-X
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 1 |
|
GLYCERIN TRADERS
DEFIAINCE, OH
|
Methanol | — | 399,408 | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 17,416 | — |
|
METAL-X
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 291 |
|
MPS CINCINNATI
CINCINNATI, OH
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 109 |
|
MPS DELPHI
DELPHI, IN
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 375 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS RECYCLING SERVICES OF OHIO
HEBRON, OH
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 170,432 | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Phenol | — | — | 13,155 | — |
|
MPS CINCINNATI
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 3 |
|
MPS DELPHI
DELPHI, IN
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 9 |
|
METAL-X
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 220 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 2,479 | — |
|
METAL-X
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 41 |
|
MPS CINCINNATI
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 1 |
|
MPS DELPHI
DELPHI, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 4 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 533 | — |
|
METAL-X
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 9 |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 18 | WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, FORT WAYNE |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 26, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 9, 2016 | Aug 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 28, 2013 | Nov 7, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 24, 2010 | Nov 18, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 27, 2007 | Mar 27, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Jul 11, 2006 | Oct 23, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 11, 2006 | Oct 23, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 11, 2006 | Oct 23, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 24, 2003 | Jun 24, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 21, 1999 | Mar 16, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 27, 1995 | Feb 22, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 27, 1995 | Feb 22, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 12, 1991 | Oct 16, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 12, 1991 | Sep 20, 1993 | Resolved |
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.