Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
WHEELING-NISSHIN
Quick Summary
- •Released 760 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 $27,970 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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PENN & MAIN ST.
FOLLANSBEE, WV 26037
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- BROOKE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332812
- Inspections
- 8 · last Jan 24, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $27,970 · last Jan 10, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110042081779
How This Compares
#107
of 158 TRI reporters in WV
#7,392
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
6
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)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 755 | — |
| 2016 | 755 | 0% |
| 2017 | 760 | +1% |
| 2018 | 750 | -1% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 5,536 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 12,696 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 5,639 | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 8,376 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 750 | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 750 | — | — | 750 | 750 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 750 | — | — | 750 | 750 | |
| Ammonia | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 750 | — | — | 750 | 750 | |
| Ammonia | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 750 | — | — | 750 | 750 | |
| Ammonia | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Chromium | 4,018 | — | — | — |
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 | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Jun 12, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Jun 12, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Violation of a milestone in an order | Feb 28, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Feb 28, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Aug 7, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Aug 7, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jul 31, 2017 | Sep 6, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 12, 2014 | Mar 15, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 12, 2014 | Mar 15, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 13, 2011 | Jun 8, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 13, 2011 | Aug 10, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 12, 2010 | Aug 12, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 12, 2010 | Aug 12, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 4, 2006 | Jan 9, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Dec 2, 2002 | Oct 2, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 2, 2002 | Oct 2, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 2, 2002 | Oct 2, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | Dec 2, 2002 | Oct 2, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 19, 1999 | Dec 16, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Oct 19, 1999 | Dec 16, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 17, 1998 | Dec 8, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 21, 1991 | Jun 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 2, 1990 | Aug 9, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 2, 1990 | Aug 9, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 9, 1989 | May 15, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 9, 1989 | May 15, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 9, 1988 | Jul 21, 1988 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +27% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.21 mg/L | 0.17 | +22% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.19 mg/L | 0.17 | +10% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 mg/L | 0.17 | +19% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.52 mg/L | 0.41 | +26% | May 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.32 mg/L | 0.17 | +88% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 101.85 kg/d | 39.04 | +161% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.28 mg/L | 0.17 | +63% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 282.76 kg/d | 90.80 | +211% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.88 mg/L | 0.41 | +114% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.65 mg/L | 0.17 | +279% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.92 kg/d | 9.53 | +67% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.99 kg/d | 9.53 | +15% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.00 kg/d | 39.04 | +5% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 108.27 kg/d | 90.80 | +19% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 94.00 kg/d | 39.04 | +141% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.99 kg/d | 9.53 | +5% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.40 mg/L | 0.17 | +135% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 mg/L | 0.19 | +6% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 162.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +170% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +110% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.35 mg/L | 0.17 | +107% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.02 | +422% | Nov 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 mg/L | 0.03 | +545% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 mg/L | 0.09 | +133% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.07 | +85% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.22 mg/L | 0.02 | +857% | Oct 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.22 mg/L | 0.07 | +238% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.25 mg/L | 0.03 | +706% | May 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.25 mg/L | 0.09 | +191% | May 2022 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65.38 kg/d | 9.53 | +586% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65.38 kg/d | 29.06 | +125% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.80 kg/d | 13.17 | +28% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.01 kg/d | 39.04 | +64% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 109.00 deg F | 101.00 | +8% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.69 kg/d | 30.87 | +6% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.25 kg/d | 10.44 | +65% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.53 kg/d | 14.07 | +3% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.11 kg/d | 41.31 | +53% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.79 kg/d | 14.07 | +55% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 toxic | 0.50 | +100% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 toxic | 0.50 | +100% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.27 mg/L | 0.86 | +49% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.19 mg/L | 0.12 | +66% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.81 mg/L | 1.72 | +5% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +30% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.70 toxic | 0.50 | +40% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +20% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.30 toxic | 1.00 | +130% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.74 toxic | 0.50 | +248% | Sep 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.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case WV-10229 · Jan 10, 2024
$27,970
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case WV-9001 · Sep 25, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD000510859-001 · May 13, 2011
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case WV-N00000158 · May 22, 2000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case WV-N00000104 · Nov 30, 1994
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case WV-N00000083 · Nov 24, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD000510859-000 · Jun 18, 1991
$3,656
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD000510859-004 · Aug 2, 1990
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD000510859-002 · May 15, 1989
$1,750
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