PARAGON MEDICAL INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 2 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 $18,800 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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8 MATCHETT DR
PIERCETON, IN 46562
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- KOSCIUSKO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 339113
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jun 25, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $18,800 · last Dec 14, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110022811144
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 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 2 | — |
| 2018 | 1 | -27% |
| 2020 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | 1 | -30% |
| 2022 | 1 | +96% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1 | -2% |
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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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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LEWIS SALVAGE COMPANY
WARSAW, IN
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Nickel | — | 17,609 | — | — |
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ELEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL
ARKADELPHIA, AR
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Chromium | — | 0 | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
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Chromium | 0 | — | — | — |
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LEWIS SALVAGE COMPANY
WARSAW, IN
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Chromium | — | 18,422 | — | — |
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LEWIS SALVAGE COMPANY
WARSAW, IN
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Copper | — | 3,878 | — | — |
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LEWIS SALVAGE COMPANY
WARSAW, IN
|
Lead | — | 262 | — | — |
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LEWIS SALVAGE COMPANY
WARSAW, IN
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Manganese | — | 5,824 | — | — |
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.
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 | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jun 25, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 1, 2023 | Feb 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Jun 1, 2023 | Feb 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 1, 2023 | Feb 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 1, 2023 | Feb 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 1, 2023 | Feb 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Jul 30, 2019 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.03 | +33% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.03 | +33% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Silver total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 mg/L | 0.24 | +317% | Mar 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.