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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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RCRA
MUBEA INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 869 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
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8252 DIXIE HWY
FLORENCE, KY 41042
View on map ↗ - County
- BOONE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332613
- Inspections
- 7 · last Mar 17, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 3, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110015722155
How This Compares
#213
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#7,257
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)
+4838% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 32 | — |
| 2016 | 64 | +100% |
| 2017 | 869 | +1258% |
| 2018 | 709 | -18% |
| 2019 | 32 | -95% |
| 2020 | 2,852 | +8813% |
| 2021 | 6,886 | +141% |
| 2022 | 5,808 | -16% |
| 2023 | 1,020 | -82% |
| 2024 | 1,580 | +55% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 390,440 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 5,502 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,505 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 24,121 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 441,136 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | 6,487 | |
| Manganese | 1,580 | 1,580 | — | — | 1,189,770 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,016 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | 65,921 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 27,651 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 29,733 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 148,306 | |
| Manganese | 1,020 | 1,020 | — | — | 1,247,469 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 109,843 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 25,156 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | 58,243 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 53,311 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,733 | 1,603 | — | 4,130 | 9,224 | |
| Zinc compounds | 43 | — | — | 43 | 3,577 | |
| Manganese | 32 | 32 | — | — | 1,076,829 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | 6,162 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 110,149 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 1,275,092 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 93,695 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6,769 | 6,769 | — | — | 9,634 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 117 | — | 117 | — | 9,700 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 3,240 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | 1,225 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 291,156 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 252,458 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,820 | 2,820 | — | — | 8,526 | |
| Manganese | 32 | 32 | — | — | 1,275,021 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 32 | 32 | — | — | 1,642,476 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 659,771 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | 15,308 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 820 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 19,093 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 35,224 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 659,725 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | 2,676 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 677 | 677 | — | — | 3,065 | |
| Manganese | 32 | 32 | — | — | 1,392,278 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | 1,765 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 57,677 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 502,170 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | 7,756 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 502,174 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 68,219 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 1,500 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 837 | 837 | — | — | 359 | |
| Manganese | 32 | 32 | — | — | 1,021,250 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 46,561 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | 1,553 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 27,191 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 138,938 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 101,600 | |
| Manganese | 64 | 64 | — | — | 1,094,338 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 86,084 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 106,643 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 82,847 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 32 | 32 | — | — | 229,819 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | 1,189,138 | — | — |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 5,590 |
| Nickel | — | 441,121 | — | — |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 4,952 |
| Chromium | — | 390,401 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC
HAMILTON, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 389 | — | — | — |
|
BAVARIAN LANDFILL
WALTON, KY
|
Zinc compounds | 3,114 | — | — | — |
|
BAVARIAN LANDFILL
WALTON, KY
|
Sodium nitrite | 24,121 | — | — | — |
|
COHEN
MIDDLETOWN, OH
|
Manganese | — | 1,189,138 | — | — |
|
MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC
HAMILTON, OH
|
Manganese | 632 | — | — | — |
|
COHEN
MIDDLETOWN, OH
|
Chromium | — | 390,401 | — | — |
|
MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC
HAMILTON, OH
|
Chromium | 39 | — | — | — |
|
BAVARIAN LANDFILL
WALTON, KY
|
Chromium | 0 | — | — | — |
|
BAVARIAN LANDFILL
WALTON, KY
|
Zinc (fume or dust) | 6,487 | — | — | — |
|
MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC
HAMILTON, OH
|
Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — |
|
BAVARIAN LANDFILL
WALTON, KY
|
Nickel | 12 | — | — | — |
|
COHEN
MIDDLETOWN, OH
|
Nickel | — | 441,121 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 3 | N KY SD1 - WESTERN REGIONAL STP, PETERSBURG |
| Zinc compounds | 2 | N KY SD1 - WESTERN REGIONAL STP, PETERSBURG |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5,502 | N KY SD1 - WESTERN REGIONAL STP, PETERSBURG |
| Chromium | 0 | N KY SD1 - WESTERN REGIONAL STP, PETERSBURG |
| Manganese | — | N KY SD1 - WESTERN REGIONAL STP, PETERSBURG |
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 Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 26, 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 15, 2020 | Jul 15, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 20, 2020 | Apr 20, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 8, 2017 | Sep 11, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 8, 2017 | Aug 31, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 8, 2017 | Aug 31, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 28, 2016 | Oct 31, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 28, 2016 | Oct 6, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 28, 2016 | Oct 26, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 28, 2016 | Oct 11, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 28, 2016 | Oct 11, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 28, 2016 | Oct 31, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 28, 2016 | Oct 13, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 28, 2016 | Oct 28, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 16, 2012 | Sep 24, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 16, 2012 | Sep 24, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 16, 2012 | Sep 24, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 16, 2012 | Sep 24, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) | Mar 30, 2012 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 4, 2011 | Sep 9, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 4, 2011 | Jul 1, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 4, 2011 | Jul 1, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 4, 2011 | Jul 1, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 4, 2011 | Jul 1, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 4, 2011 | Sep 9, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 4, 2011 | Sep 9, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 4, 2011 | Sep 9, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 4, 2011 | Sep 9, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 14, 2009 | Jan 14, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 14, 2009 | Jan 14, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 14, 2009 | Jan 14, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 4, 2008 | Dec 4, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 4, 2008 | Dec 4, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 4, 2008 | Dec 4, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 16, 2004 | Jul 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 16, 2004 | Jul 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 16, 2004 | Jul 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 16, 2004 | May 5, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 16, 2004 | Jul 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 16, 2004 | Jul 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 16, 2004 | Jul 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 16, 2004 | May 5, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 16, 2004 | Jul 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 16, 2004 | Jul 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 14, 2001 | May 7, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 14, 2001 | May 7, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 14, 2000 | May 8, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 26, 1999 | May 5, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 6, 1999 | Apr 28, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 1, 1991 | Mar 14, 1991 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYR000042853-001 · Apr 20, 2020
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2015-2002 · Dec 9, 2014
$9,065
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYR000018044-002 · Feb 18, 2013
ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE (ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCE HELD WITH FACILITY)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYR000018044-001 · Feb 18, 2013
$4,000
ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE (ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCE HELD WITH FACILITY)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYR000023556-001 · Mar 18, 2005
REFERRAL TO ENFORCEMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYR000023556-002 · Mar 14, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYR000018044-000 · Apr 6, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD981853229-000 · Mar 1, 1991
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD981853229-001 · May 6, 1988
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