Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
3M DETROIT ABRASIVES
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,500 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 $89,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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11900 E EIGHT MILE RD
DETROIT, MI 48205
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- WAYNE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327910
- Inspections
- 2 · last Apr 25, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $89,500 · last Apr 1, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000593055
How This Compares
#225
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#5,502
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
1
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)
-71% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,963 | — |
| 2016 | 3,291 | +11% |
| 2017 | 3,500 | +6% |
| 2018 | 2,545 | -27% |
| 2020 | 1,557 | — |
| 2021 | 1,406 | -10% |
| 2022 | 1,449 | +3% |
| 2023 | 1,236 | -15% |
| 2024 | 851 | -31% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 585 | 585 | — | — | 999 | |
| Phenol | 266 | 266 | — | — | 3,635 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 935 | 935 | — | — | 786 | |
| Phenol | 301 | 301 | — | — | 4,583 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,105 | 1,105 | — | — | 804 | |
| Phenol | 344 | 344 | — | — | 4,633 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 904 | 904 | — | — | 5,708 | |
| Phenol | 502 | 502 | — | — | 1,584 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 859 | 859 | — | — | 5,101 | |
| Phenol | 464 | 464 | — | — | 1,455 | |
| Formaldehyde | 234 | 234 | — | — | 512 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,223 | 1,223 | — | — | 4,888 | |
| Phenol | 864 | 864 | — | — | 1,824 | |
| Formaldehyde | 458 | 458 | — | — | 696 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,688 | 1,688 | — | — | 6,746 | |
| Phenol | 1,199 | 1,199 | — | — | 2,531 | |
| Formaldehyde | 613 | 613 | — | — | 932 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,543 | 1,543 | — | — | 6,549 | |
| Phenol | 1,159 | 1,159 | — | — | 2,598 | |
| Formaldehyde | 589 | 589 | — | — | 951 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,523 | 1,523 | — | — | 6,464 | |
| Phenol | 951 | 951 | — | — | 2,131 | |
| Formaldehyde | 489 | 489 | — | — | 790 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | — | — | — | 9,465 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 14,056 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLCM OAK CREEK
OAK CREEK, WI
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 92 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 907 |
|
CLCM OAK CREEK
OAK CREEK, WI
|
Phenol | 141 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 2,022 |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 1,472 |
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 for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 25, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 11, 2018 | Dec 20, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Feb 7, 2017 | Feb 14, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 7, 2017 | Feb 14, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Feb 7, 2017 | Feb 14, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 7, 2017 | Feb 14, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 7, 2017 | Feb 14, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Feb 7, 2017 | Feb 14, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 12, 2012 | Mar 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 12, 2012 | Mar 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 12, 2012 | Nov 30, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 12, 2012 | Nov 30, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 11, 2008 | Nov 10, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 11, 2008 | Nov 10, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 11, 2008 | Sep 19, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 11, 2008 | Sep 19, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 11, 2008 | Sep 19, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 23, 2003 | Apr 15, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 23, 2003 | Apr 15, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 23, 2003 | Jul 1, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 23, 2003 | Jul 1, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 23, 2003 | Jul 1, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 24, 1997 | Mar 11, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 23, 1994 | Mar 1, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 20, 1994 | Jan 31, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 30, 1986 | Aug 6, 1986 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2021-5023 · Apr 1, 2021
$89,500
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2021-5022 · Mar 22, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID980614267-001 · May 23, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID980614267-002 · Feb 24, 1997
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