Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
FINELINE INDUSTRIES INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 37,469 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 $35,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
455 GROGAN AVE
MERCED, CA 95340
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- MERCED County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336612
- Inspections
- 6 · last Jul 24, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $35,000 · last Jul 31, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000485181
How This Compares
#50
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#1,987
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.
2
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
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 | 49,502 | — |
| 2016 | 46,761 | -6% |
| 2017 | 37,469 | -20% |
| 2018 | 37,469 | 0% |
| 2019 | 250 | -99% |
| 2020 | 32,614 | +12946% |
| 2021 | 82,091 | +152% |
| 2022 | 74,049 | -10% |
| 2023 | 61,230 | -17% |
| 2024 | 56,425 | -8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 56,425 | 56,425 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 61,230 | 61,230 | — | — | 6,875 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 74,049 | 74,049 | — | — | 12,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 82,091 | 82,091 | — | — | 16,010 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 32,614 | 32,614 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 250 | 250 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 37,469 | 37,469 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 37,469 | 37,469 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 46,761 | 46,761 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 49,502 | 49,502 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) | Jul 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Feb 1, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jul 19, 2022 | Dec 9, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly operate and maintain BMPs | May 17, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jun 3, 2021 | Jun 29, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jun 3, 2021 | Jun 29, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Feb 18, 2020 | Jun 26, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Aug 29, 2018 | Feb 27, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) | Jul 16, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) | Jan 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) | Jul 15, 2017 | — | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603671931 · Jul 31, 2023
$2,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603710953 · Jul 31, 2023
$2,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603661378 · Feb 2, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603467687 · Nov 2, 2022
$4,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603463247 · Nov 2, 2022
$4,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603409774 · Nov 2, 2022
$4,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603408967 · Aug 1, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603282157 · Apr 19, 2022
$7,500
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603093899 · Apr 19, 2022
$7,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603061589 · Jun 24, 2021
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602232333 · May 25, 2020
$1,375
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602232331 · May 25, 2020
$1,375
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602206010 · May 25, 2020
$1,375
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602206003 · May 25, 2020
$1,375
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602194339 · Mar 12, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602194331 · Feb 26, 2020
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602135403 · Jan 15, 2020
$1,650
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602091719 · Jan 15, 2020
$1,650
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602089316 · Sep 11, 2018
Administrative - Formal
· Case 09-2004-0384 · Apr 14, 2005
$59,355
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