TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
TYSON FOODS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,130,582 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
5 MILES S ON HWY 59
BROKEN BOW, OK 74728
View on map ↗ - County
- MCCURTAIN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311615
- Inspections
- 10 · last Dec 11, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 6, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110000598620
How This Compares
#8
of 314 TRI reporters in OK
#186
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
+11% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,187,605 | — |
| 2016 | 906,940 | -24% |
| 2017 | 1,130,582 | +25% |
| 2018 | 1,110,307 | -2% |
| 2019 | 1,310,060 | +18% |
| 2020 | 1,178,718 | -10% |
| 2021 | 1,320,551 | +12% |
| 2022 | 1,284,535 | -3% |
| 2023 | 2,062,782 | +61% |
| 2024 | 1,314,583 | -36% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,288,198 | — | 1,288,198 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 15,700 | 15,700 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5,903 | 5,847 | 56 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 4,782 | 4,782 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,059,097 | — | 2,059,097 | — | 47 | |
| Peracetic acid | 2,560 | 2,560 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,125 | 522 | 603 | — | 47,219 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,276,599 | — | 1,276,599 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 6,103 | 6,044 | 59 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,613 | 1,581 | 32 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 220 | 220 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,307,676 | — | 1,307,676 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5,839 | 5,774 | 65 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 4,916 | 4,916 | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 2,120 | 2,120 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,169,123 | — | 1,169,123 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 5,163 | 5,136 | 27 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 3,652 | 3,573 | 79 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 780 | 780 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,300,000 | — | 1,300,000 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 6,430 | 6,370 | 60 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 2,100 | 2,100 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,530 | 1,500 | 30 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,106,684 | — | 1,106,684 | — | 50,548 | |
| Peracetic acid | 2,120 | 2,120 | — | — | 3,260 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,503 | 1,473 | 30 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,116,641 | — | 1,116,641 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 8,497 | 8,007 | 490 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 4,664 | 4,659 | 5 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 780 | 780 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 904,301 | — | 904,301 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,639 | 2,474 | 165 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,174,531 | — | 1,174,531 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 13,074 | 12,905 | 169 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 44,494 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 96,968 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 2,344,097 |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 214,290 |
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 | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Feb 13, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 13, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 22, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 21, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 15, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 9, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2012 | May 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 1, 2012 | May 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 14, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 13, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 17, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 5, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 20, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 31, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 30, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 30, 2006 | Mar 2, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 4, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 24, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Apr 12, 1993 | Dec 20, 1996 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jul 1, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 2, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 25, 1989 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 1, 1988 | May 8, 1989 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 1988 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 1987 | May 30, 1987 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 1987 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorous, total organic [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.00 mg/L | 22.77 | +10% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Phosphorous, total organic [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 120.36 kg/d | 112.82 | +7% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 87.96 kg/d | 79.81 | +10% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.56 mg/L | 14.00 | +4% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.69 mg/L | 5.25 | +8% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.99 kg/d | 29.47 | +29% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 85.25 kg/d | 79.81 | +7% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 127.65 kg/d | 118.53 | +8% | Nov 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 153.21 kg/d | 136.76 | +12% | Feb 2015 | 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.
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case OK-08-208-Addendum B · Jan 22, 2015
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case OK-08-208-Addendum A · Dec 14, 2012
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case OK-0000795 · Oct 6, 2008
$1,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1999-0742 · Feb 24, 2004
$14,362
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N163 · Oct 27, 1994
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1994-N099 · Jun 17, 1994
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1990-N136 · May 2, 1990
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1987-N079 · Aug 31, 1987
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1987-N078 · Dec 12, 1986
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1987-N098 · Oct 1, 1986
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1986-N093 · Dec 9, 1985
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