Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
GERBER PRODUCTS CO.
Quick Summary
- •Released 19,467 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 $2,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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4301 HARRIET AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72904
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- SEBASTIAN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311422
- Inspections
- 2 · last Aug 6, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $2,000 · last Jul 10, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000453517
How This Compares
#85
of 316 TRI reporters in AR
#2,864
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
5
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)
-67% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 24,741 | — |
| 2016 | 23,620 | -5% |
| 2017 | 19,467 | -18% |
| 2018 | 17,513 | -10% |
| 2019 | 15,415 | -12% |
| 2020 | 13,592 | -12% |
| 2021 | 9,742 | -28% |
| 2022 | 6,038 | -38% |
| 2023 | 10,139 | +68% |
| 2024 | 8,146 | -20% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 8,146 | — | 8,146 | — | 8 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 10,139 | — | 10,139 | — | 18 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 6,038 | — | 6,038 | — | 12 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 9,742 | — | 9,742 | — | 16 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 13,592 | — | 13,592 | — | 21 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 15,415 | — | 15,415 | — | 26 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 17,513 | — | 17,513 | — | 31 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 10 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 19,467 | — | 19,467 | — | 41 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 23,620 | — | 23,620 | — | 45 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 45 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 24,741 | — | 24,741 | — | 26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 37,026 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 37,629 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DENALI WATER SOLUTIONS, LLC
RUSSELLVILLE, AR
|
Nitric acid | 5 | — | — | — |
|
DENALI WATER SOLUTIONS, LLC
RUSSELLVILLE, AR
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 8 | — | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 10, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2014 | May 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2014 | May 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2014 | May 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2014 | May 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2013 | May 22, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2013 | May 22, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2013 | May 22, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2013 | May 22, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2011 | Jul 6, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2011 | Jul 26, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2011 | Jul 6, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2011 | Jul 26, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 26, 2010 | Aug 27, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 26, 2010 | Aug 27, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 26, 2010 | Aug 27, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 30, 2005 | Apr 24, 2006 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 30, 2005 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 17, 1992 | Jan 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 17, 1992 | Jan 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 17, 1992 | Jan 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 1989 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 1989 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 1989 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 1989 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 1989 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +34% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.17 kg/d | 7.58 | +34% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.00 mg/L | 75.00 | +20% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.62 kg/d | 7.58 | +80% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +80% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.62 kg/d | 11.35 | +20% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +20% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +27% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +34% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.17 kg/d | 7.58 | +34% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.80 mg/L | 30.00 | +6% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +7% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 84.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +87% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +42% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +29% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +20% | Aug 2018 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604470639 · Jul 10, 2025
$2,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2025-3429 · Jul 10, 2025
$2,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603283063 · Jul 8, 2022
$0
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603152737 · Mar 10, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2020-0500 · Jan 9, 2020
$24,450
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2011-4340 · Aug 1, 2011
$750
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ARD006352389-001 · Jul 26, 2010
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2008-3539 · Feb 15, 2008
$1,800
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2001-3098 · Jun 8, 2001
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2000-0419 · Sep 1, 2000
$3,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ARD006352389-000 · Jan 17, 1992
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-N00002510 · Nov 9, 1989
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-N00000340 · Mar 9, 1989
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-N00000336 · Aug 12, 1988
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