Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CARMEUSE LIME BUFFINGTON
Quick Summary
- •Released 59,716 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 $142,450 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1 N CARMEUSE DR
GARY, IN 46402
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- LAKE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327410
- Inspections
- 5 · last Sep 17, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $142,450 · last Oct 28, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110007362255
How This Compares
#100
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#1,507
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
2
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)
0% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 87,557 | — |
| 2016 | 60,613 | -31% |
| 2017 | 59,716 | -1% |
| 2018 | 62,384 | +4% |
| 2019 | 88,657 | +42% |
| 2020 | 86,062 | -3% |
| 2021 | 93,680 | +9% |
| 2022 | 105,139 | +12% |
| 2023 | 91,808 | -13% |
| 2024 | 87,886 | -4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 87,881 | 87,881 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 91,807 | 91,807 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 92,894 | 92,894 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 12,244 | 12,244 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 93,679 | 93,679 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 86,061 | 86,061 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 88,656 | 88,656 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 62,361 | 62,361 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 59,711 | 59,711 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 60,609 | 60,609 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3,605 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 275 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 87,553 | 87,553 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3 | 3 | — | — | 711 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 54 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ARCELORMITTAL PLATE LLC (GARY PLATE)
GARY, IN
|
Lead compounds | 275 | — | — | — |
|
ARCELORMITTAL PLATE LLC (GARY PLATE)
GARY, IN
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3,605 | — | — | — |
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 | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Aug 21, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Dec 11, 2024 | Oct 15, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Oct 28, 2024 | Oct 15, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 30, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 19, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jan 22, 2023 | Dec 1, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Nov 14, 2022 | Aug 21, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 11, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jul 6, 2021 | Feb 9, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jan 19, 2021 | Feb 9, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 30, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Dec 4, 2019 | Dec 8, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 30, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Oct 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Sep 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Aug 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 30, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Jul 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Jun 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | May 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Apr 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Mar 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Feb 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 29, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Jan 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Dec 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Nov 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Oct 25, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Sep 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Aug 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Jul 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Jun 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | May 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Apr 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | May 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Nov 1, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Oct 1, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Jun 1, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Apr 1, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 26, 2005 | Feb 14, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 26, 2005 | Feb 14, 2006 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604625560 · Oct 28, 2025
$14,400
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604605447 · Sep 29, 2025
$42,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604560546 · Aug 29, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604560545 · Aug 27, 2025
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604016291 · May 29, 2024
$35,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603963072 · Apr 10, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603804955 · Nov 28, 2023
$27,800
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603747596 · Sep 25, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602879762 · Oct 27, 2021
$17,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602706937 · Apr 9, 2021
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IN-2019-26625-W · Mar 4, 2020
$12,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2019-5049 · Sep 30, 2019
$50,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2019-5050 · Sep 24, 2019
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IN-17111 · Sep 12, 2008
$25,250
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND981961584-001 · Jun 8, 2005
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