KOHLER CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,315 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
-
444 HIGHLAND DR
KOHLER, WI 53044
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- SHEBOYGAN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332999
- Inspections
- 8 · last Nov 14, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 9, 2003
- Registry ID
- 110064573377
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
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 | 36,251 | — |
| 2016 | 34,581 | -5% |
| 2017 | 2,315 | -93% |
| 2018 | 1,354 | -42% |
| 2019 | 1,034 | -24% |
| 2020 | 4,018 | +289% |
| 2021 | 31,652 | +688% |
| 2022 | 33,196 | +5% |
| 2023 | 538 | -98% |
| 2024 | 22,288 | +4042% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 434 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 25 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 22 | |
| Benzene | 19,841 | 19,841 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 2,010 | 2,002 | 8 | — | 85,648 | |
| Antimony compounds | 200 | 198 | 2 | — | 56,682 | |
| Manganese | 173 | 161 | 12 | — | 41,321 | |
| Ammonia | 39 | 39 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 22 | 22 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 2 | — | 2 | — | 5,118 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 1 | — | 1 | — | 6,460 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 112 | |
| Antimony compounds | 239 | 237 | 2 | — | 56,344 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 222 | 222 | — | — | 58,702 | |
| Ammonia | 42 | 42 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 2 | — | 2 | — | 5,925 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 1 | — | 1 | — | 7,981 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 40 | |
| Benzene | 28,878 | 28,878 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 3,030 | 3,021 | 9 | — | 97,761 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 430 | 430 | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 320 | 318 | 2 | — | 58,137 | |
| Ammonia | 253 | 253 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 250 | 237 | 13 | — | 60,357 | |
| Nickel | 18 | 7 | 11 | — | 1,628 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 7 | 7 | — | — | 65 | |
| Copper | 7 | 3 | 4 | — | 18,610 | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 805 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 1,414 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 31 | |
| Benzene | 29,318 | 29,318 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 918 | 917 | 1 | — | 26,297 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 759 | 759 | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 377 | 375 | 2 | — | 66,546 | |
| Ammonia | 249 | 249 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 11 | — | 11 | — | 13,180 | |
| Manganese | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Lithium carbonate | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 5 | 5 | — | — | 10,474 | |
| Nickel | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 8,912 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | — | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 172 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 1,414 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,777 | 2,764 | 13 | — | 101,811 | |
| Antimony compounds | 368 | 365 | 3 | — | 61,006 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 324 | 324 | — | — | 59,156 | |
| Ammonia | 249 | 249 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 233 | 215 | 18 | — | 61,205 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 28 | 28 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 21 | 6 | 15 | — | 1,177 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 4 | 2 | — | 912 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 5 | 5 | — | — | 9,976 | |
| Lead | 0 | — | 0 | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 190 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 703 | 703 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 291 | 287 | 4 | — | 10,890 | |
| Copper | 24 | 23 | 1 | — | 27,871 | |
| Nickel compounds | 7 | 3 | 4 | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | 485 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 3 | — | 3 | — | 5 | |
| Antimony compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 752 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 14 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 14 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | 36 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| Lead compounds | 645 | 643 | 2 | — | 22,503 | |
| Zinc compounds | 348 | 344 | 4 | — | 10,424 | |
| Ammonia | 287 | 287 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 30 | 30 | — | — | 2 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 29 | 29 | — | — | — | |
| Lithium carbonate | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 4 | — | 4 | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 3 | — | 3 | — | 6 | |
| Copper | 2 | — | 2 | — | 206 | |
| Lead | 1 | — | 1 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | 41 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 16 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 260 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,023 | 1,022 | 1 | — | 38,048 | |
| Antimony compounds | 487 | 486 | 1 | — | 72,304 | |
| Zinc compounds | 377 | 374 | 3 | — | 6,783 | |
| Ammonia | 350 | 350 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 41 | 41 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 23 | 20 | 3 | — | 10,705 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 3 | — | 3 | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 3 | — | 3 | — | 42 | |
| Copper | 1 | — | 1 | — | 13 | |
| Lead | 1 | — | 1 | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 280 | |
| Benzene | 31,209 | 31,209 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1,068 | 1,065 | 3 | — | 30,696 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 764 | 764 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 532 | 527 | 5 | — | 72,308 | |
| Antimony compounds | 516 | 514 | 2 | — | 76,309 | |
| Ammonia | 294 | 294 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 120 | 113 | 7 | — | 1,741 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 34 | 33 | 1 | — | 2 | |
| Copper compounds | 24 | 20 | 4 | — | 10,748 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 6 | — | 6 | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 5 | — | 5 | — | 6 | |
| Copper | 2 | — | 2 | — | 593 | |
| Lead | 1 | — | 1 | — | 14 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 646 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 2,116 | |
| Benzene | 33,308 | 33,308 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1,035 | 1,033 | 2 | — | 31,314 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 660 | 660 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 490 | 485 | 5 | — | 75,851 | |
| Antimony compounds | 468 | 467 | 1 | — | 81,164 | |
| Ammonia | 196 | 196 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 42 | 40 | 2 | — | 10,052 | |
| Copper compounds | 29 | 24 | 5 | — | 10,805 | |
| Lead | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | 1,670 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lithium carbonate | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 4 | — | 4 | — | 44 | |
| Nickel compounds | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | 945 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 4 | — | 4 | — | 63 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 434 |
| Antimony compounds | — | 171,040 | — | — |
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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TWIN OAKS LANDFILL
KOHLER, WI
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
ASK CHEMICALS LP
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 434 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Nickel | 440 | — | — | — |
|
TWIN OAKS LANDFILL
KOHLER, WI
|
Manganese | 39,882 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Manganese | 1,439 | — | — | — |
|
TWIN OAKS LANDFILL
KOHLER, WI
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
BEAVER OIL CO INC
HODGKINS, IL
|
Lead compounds | 91 | — | — | — |
|
BEAVER OIL CO INC
HODGKINS, IL
|
Zinc compounds | 21 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 25 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
BEAVER OIL CO INC
HODGKINS, IL
|
Copper | 31 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Copper | 1,000 | — | — | — |
|
TWIN OAKS LANDFILL
KOHLER, WI
|
Copper | 3 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Copper | 8,226 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Lead compounds | 242 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Lead compounds | 162 | — | — | — |
|
TWIN OAKS LANDFILL
KOHLER, WI
|
Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Zinc compounds | 961 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Zinc compounds | 4,028 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Nickel | 4,666 | — | — | — |
|
TWIN OAKS LANDFILL
KOHLER, WI
|
Antimony compounds | 56,628 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Antimony compounds | 54 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 0 | SHEBOYGAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SHEBOYGAN |
| Zinc compounds | 4 | SHEBOYGAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SHEBOYGAN |
| Antimony compounds | — | SHEBOYGAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SHEBOYGAN |
| Nickel | 8 | SHEBOYGAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SHEBOYGAN |
| Copper | 2 | SHEBOYGAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SHEBOYGAN |
| Manganese | 0 | SHEBOYGAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SHEBOYGAN |
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 | FRV | Nov 19, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 7, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 9, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 26, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 26, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 26, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 17, 2024 | Jun 3, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 17, 2024 | Jun 3, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 17, 2024 | Jun 3, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Apr 17, 2024 | Jun 3, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 17, 2024 | Apr 17, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 3, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 23, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 13, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 13, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 13, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 14, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 18, 2014 | Sep 10, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Jun 18, 2014 | Sep 10, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Jun 18, 2014 | Sep 10, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 21, 2008 | Feb 8, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 21, 2008 | Feb 8, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 21, 2008 | Feb 8, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 27, 2004 | Sep 10, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 10, 2002 | Jan 15, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 19, 1997 | Feb 10, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 21, 1996 | Oct 11, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 28, 1994 | Aug 10, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 28, 1994 | Aug 24, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 20, 1992 | May 27, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 9, 1991 | Sep 19, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 12, 1991 | Nov 21, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | May 2, 1991 | Nov 21, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 2, 1991 | Nov 21, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Feb 8, 1990 | Jan 23, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 9, 1989 | Nov 6, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 30, 1989 | Nov 6, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Mar 30, 1988 | Apr 27, 1988 | 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.