LINDE INC - LINDE GEISMAR HYCO FACILITY 595
Quick Summary
- •Released 55,588 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 $14,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
9154 HWY 75 / AVENUE E
GEISMAR, LA 70734
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- ASCENSION County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325120
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jun 12, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $14,500 · last Sep 19, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110046264760
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 | 60,781 | — |
| 2016 | 71,223 | +17% |
| 2017 | 55,588 | -22% |
| 2018 | 65,963 | +19% |
| 2019 | 68,041 | +3% |
| 2020 | 62,742 | -8% |
| 2021 | 47,330 | -25% |
| 2022 | 58,218 | +23% |
| 2023 | 38,330 | -34% |
| 2024 | 55,091 | +44% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 31,764 | 31,764 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 18,535 | 18,535 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,792 | 4,792 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 21,316 | 21,316 | — | — | 0 | |
| Ammonia | 13,643 | 13,643 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,371 | 3,371 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 34,480 | 34,480 | — | — | 1 | |
| Ammonia | 18,141 | 18,141 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 5,597 | 5,597 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 30,664 | 30,664 | — | — | 0 | |
| Ammonia | 13,564 | 13,564 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,087 | 3,087 | — | — | 316 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 7 | 2 | 5 | — | 13,546 | |
| Copper compounds | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | 32,319 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 37,595 | 37,595 | — | — | 1 | |
| Ammonia | 21,460 | 21,460 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,685 | 3,685 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 13,961 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 40,046 | 40,046 | — | — | 1 | |
| Ammonia | 24,084 | 24,084 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,911 | 3,911 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 36,422 | 36,422 | — | — | 1 | |
| Ammonia | 25,857 | 25,857 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,674 | 3,674 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 30,400 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 18,903 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 38,411 | 38,411 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 13,295 | 13,295 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,882 | 3,882 | — | — | 1,602 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 40,148 | 40,148 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 27,237 | 27,237 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,838 | 3,838 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 36,285 | 36,285 | — | — | 1,338 | |
| Ammonia | 20,544 | 20,544 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,950 | 3,950 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 10,330 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 558 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 492,968 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 46,742 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 3 |
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 | Apr 27, 1990 | Jun 4, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 4, 1984 | Feb 22, 1985 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +28% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 114.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +128% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +127% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 220.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +340% | Mar 2019 | Open |
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.