BALDOR ELECTRIC CO.
Quick Summary
- •Released 8,995 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 $2,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
197 COLLINS INDUSTRIAL BLVD
ATHENS, GA 30601
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- CLARKE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335312
- Inspections
- 2 · last Oct 22, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $2,000 · last Feb 20, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110070007553
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 | 14,451 | — |
| 2016 | 12,783 | -12% |
| 2017 | 8,995 | -30% |
| 2018 | 16,990 | +89% |
| 2019 | 283 | -98% |
| 2020 | 8,488 | +2903% |
| 2021 | 5,340 | -37% |
| 2022 | 11,017 | +106% |
| 2023 | 12,909 | +17% |
| 2024 | 11,885 | -8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 11,620 | 11,620 | — | — | 8,502 | |
| Copper | 253 | 253 | — | — | 264,905 | |
| Chromium | 5 | 5 | — | — | 18,267 | |
| Nickel | 4 | 4 | — | — | 13,281 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 3 | 3 | — | — | 9,890 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 12,658 | 12,658 | — | — | 7,079 | |
| Copper | 233 | 233 | — | — | 224,752 | |
| Chromium | 9 | 9 | — | — | 29,148 | |
| Nickel | 6 | 6 | — | — | 20,662 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 4 | 4 | — | — | 13,323 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10,741 | 10,741 | — | — | 8,737 | |
| Copper | 260 | 260 | — | — | 214,392 | |
| Chromium | 7 | 7 | — | — | 25,331 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 18,150 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 4 | 4 | — | — | 12,481 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,064 | 5,064 | — | — | 5,864 | |
| Copper | 260 | 260 | — | — | 192,680 | |
| Chromium | 7 | 7 | — | — | 22,554 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 16,287 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 4 | 4 | — | — | 11,695 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 8,210 | 8,210 | — | — | 6,522 | |
| Copper | 262 | 262 | — | — | 202,621 | |
| Chromium | 7 | 7 | — | — | 23,370 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 16,769 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 3 | 3 | — | — | 11,621 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 283 | 283 | — | — | 252,020 |
2018
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 8,672 | 8,672 | — | — | 9,224 | |
| Copper | 308 | 308 | — | — | 231,646 | |
| Chromium | 6 | 6 | — | — | 21,084 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 14,892 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 4 | 4 | — | — | 11,973 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 12,527 | 12,527 | — | — | 3,818 | |
| Copper | 256 | 256 | — | — | 184,260 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 14,148 | 14,148 | — | — | 4,784 | |
| Copper | 303 | 303 | — | — | 243,921 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | 13,281 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 264,905 | — | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 8,502 |
| Chromium | — | 18,267 | — | — |
| Manganese | — | 9,890 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY
ATHENS, GA
|
Manganese | — | 9,890 | — | — |
|
COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY
ATHENS, GA
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Nickel | — | 13,281 | — | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 8,502 |
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COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY
ATHENS, GA
|
Chromium | — | 18,267 | — | — |
|
COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY
ATHENS, GA
|
Copper | — | 264,905 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 3 | ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY - NORTH OCONEE WPCP, ATHENS |
| Manganese | — | ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY - NORTH OCONEE WPCP, ATHENS |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY - NORTH OCONEE WPCP, ATHENS |
| Nickel | 1 | ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY - NORTH OCONEE WPCP, ATHENS |
| Chromium | 1 | ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY - NORTH OCONEE WPCP, ATHENS |
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: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Oct 22, 2024 | Nov 13, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 22, 2024 | Nov 13, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 6, 2023 | Mar 11, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Feb 15, 2019 | Feb 21, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 15, 2019 | Feb 27, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 15, 2019 | Feb 27, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 21, 1990 | Oct 29, 1990 | 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.