Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
GREDE LLC - IRON MOUNTAIN
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,061 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 $110,250 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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801 S CARPENTER AVE
KINGSFORD, MI 49802
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- DICKINSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331511
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jun 10, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $110,250 · last Oct 5, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000412303
How This Compares
#301
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#7,017
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-14% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 979 | — |
| 2016 | 851 | -13% |
| 2017 | 1,061 | +25% |
| 2018 | 926 | -13% |
| 2019 | 9 | -99% |
| 2020 | 331 | +3779% |
| 2021 | 819 | +147% |
| 2022 | 849 | +4% |
| 2023 | 836 | -2% |
| 2024 | 841 | +1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 731 | 731 | — | — | 57 | |
| Zinc compounds | 84 | 84 | — | — | 111,600 | |
| Manganese | 15 | 15 | — | — | 41,542 | |
| Copper | 7 | 7 | — | — | 1,053 | |
| Chromium | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,741 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3,165 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 726 | 726 | — | — | 58 | |
| Zinc compounds | 84 | 84 | — | — | 112,800 | |
| Manganese | 15 | 15 | — | — | 42,000 | |
| Copper | 7 | 7 | — | — | 1,065 | |
| Chromium | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,760 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 737 | 737 | — | — | 62 | |
| Zinc compounds | 84 | 84 | — | — | 120,000 | |
| Manganese | 16 | 16 | — | — | 44,630 | |
| Copper | 7 | 7 | — | — | 1,360 | |
| Chromium | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,724 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3,400 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 709 | 709 | — | — | 60 | |
| Zinc compounds | 83 | 83 | — | — | 117,598 | |
| Manganese | 16 | 16 | — | — | 43,538 | |
| Copper | 7 | 7 | — | — | 2,928 | |
| Chromium | 4 | 4 | — | — | 2,008 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3,315 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 250 | 250 | — | — | 38 | |
| Zinc compounds | 61 | 61 | — | — | 262 | |
| Manganese | 12 | 12 | — | — | 106,904 | |
| Copper | 5 | 5 | — | — | 66 | |
| Chromium | 3 | 3 | — | — | 64 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 94 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 709 | 709 | — | — | 105 | |
| Zinc compounds | 164 | 164 | — | — | 1,163 | |
| Manganese | 30 | 30 | — | — | 213,853 | |
| Copper | 13 | 13 | — | — | 184 | |
| Chromium | 8 | 8 | — | — | 178 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 236 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 851 | 851 | — | — | 136 | |
| Zinc compounds | 159 | 159 | — | — | 2,722 | |
| Manganese | 30 | 30 | — | — | 187,466 | |
| Copper | 13 | 13 | — | — | 238 | |
| Chromium | 8 | 8 | — | — | 231 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 306 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 707 | 707 | — | — | 20 | |
| Zinc compounds | 106 | 106 | — | — | 106,000 | |
| Manganese | 21 | 21 | — | — | 22,056 | |
| Copper | 10 | 10 | — | — | 750 | |
| Chromium | 6 | 6 | — | — | 250 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6,633 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 796 | 796 | — | — | 18 | |
| Zinc compounds | 129 | 129 | — | — | 95,459 | |
| Manganese | 28 | 28 | — | — | 19,870 | |
| Copper | 12 | 12 | — | — | 685 | |
| Chromium | 7 | 7 | — | — | 251 | |
| Lead | 6 | 6 | — | — | 5,976 | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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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NIAGARA DEVELOPMENT LLC
QUINNESEC, MI
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Phenol | 57 | — | — | — |
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NIAGARA DEVELOPMENT LLC
QUINNESEC, MI
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Chromium | 1,741 | — | — | — |
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NIAGARA DEVELOPMENT LLC
QUINNESEC, MI
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Copper | 1,053 | — | — | — |
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NIAGARA DEVELOPMENT LLC
QUINNESEC, MI
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Lead | 3,165 | — | — | — |
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NIAGARA DEVELOPMENT LLC
QUINNESEC, MI
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Manganese | 41,542 | — | — | — |
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NIAGARA DEVELOPMENT LLC
QUINNESEC, MI
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Zinc compounds | 111,600 | — | — | — |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 13, 2023 | Feb 21, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 19, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 11, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 9, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 30, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 19, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Dec 18, 2001 | Jan 28, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Sep 26, 1989 | Aug 7, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 26, 1989 | Aug 7, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 26, 1989 | Aug 7, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Oct 13, 1987 | Oct 30, 1987 | 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-MID006131890-001 · Feb 21, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602745330 · Oct 5, 2021
$110,250
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602791899 · Jul 15, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602431383 · Feb 19, 2021
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601721835 · Jan 14, 2021
$130,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601997533 · Sep 11, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602294731 · Sep 9, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601721839 · Nov 30, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601603701 · Sep 19, 2018
FINAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID006131890-002 · May 7, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID006131890-003 · Sep 28, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID006131890-006 · Sep 26, 1989
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