Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
KOMATSU AMERICA CORP.
Quick Summary
- •Released 104 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
409 SIGNAL MOUNTAIN ROAD
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405
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- HAMILTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 333120
- Inspections
- 7 · last Apr 24, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 12, 2001
- Registry ID
- 110000371767
How This Compares
#371
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#9,759
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
+26% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 85 | — |
| 2016 | 68 | -20% |
| 2017 | 104 | +53% |
| 2018 | 3,916 | +3665% |
| 2020 | 57 | — |
| 2021 | 97 | +70% |
| 2022 | 120 | +24% |
| 2023 | 150 | +25% |
| 2024 | 107 | -29% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 833 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 9,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 107 | 107 | — | — | 23,000 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 10,100 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 932 | |
| Manganese | 150 | 150 | — | — | 25,000 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 932 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 5,380 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 120 | 120 | — | — | 14,200 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 1,640 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 932 | |
| Manganese | 97 | 97 | — | — | 12,600 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 990 | |
| Manganese | 57 | 57 | — | — | 6,130 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 1,100 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,771 | 3,771 | — | — | 1,695 | |
| Manganese | 145 | 145 | — | — | 15,200 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 990 | |
| Manganese | 104 | 104 | — | — | 16,179 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 990 | |
| Manganese | 68 | 68 | — | — | 7,942 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 990 | |
| Manganese | 85 | 85 | — | — | 10,435 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | 833 | — |
| Nickel | — | 9,200 | — | — |
| Manganese | — | 23,000 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GOINS WASTE OIL
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 833 | — |
|
COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Manganese | — | 23,000 | — | — |
|
COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Nickel | — | 9,200 | — | — |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 4, 2025 | May 16, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 4, 2025 | May 16, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 4, 2025 | May 16, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 8, 2022 | Mar 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 8, 2022 | Feb 17, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 8, 2018 | Apr 11, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 8, 2018 | Apr 11, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 10, 2015 | Jun 26, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 10, 2015 | Jun 26, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 10, 2015 | Jun 26, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 2, 2012 | Feb 3, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 25, 2008 | Mar 26, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 25, 2008 | Mar 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 25, 2008 | Mar 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 25, 2008 | Mar 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 25, 2008 | Mar 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 25, 2008 | Jun 17, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 12, 2005 | Jan 12, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 12, 2005 | Jan 12, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 12, 2005 | Apr 18, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 12, 2005 | Apr 18, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 23, 2000 | Nov 29, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 23, 2000 | Nov 29, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 15, 1999 | Jun 18, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 15, 1999 | Jun 18, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 15, 1999 | Jun 18, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 16, 1996 | May 24, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 28, 1996 | May 29, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 28, 1996 | May 29, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 21, 1993 | Feb 18, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 21, 1993 | Feb 18, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 21, 1991 | Apr 18, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 21, 1988 | Dec 30, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 21, 1988 | Dec 30, 1988 | 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.
ENF. ACTION REQUEST
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND982090151-001 · Feb 17, 2022
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND982090151-120 · May 22, 2008
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND982090151-210 · Feb 12, 2001
$8,700
SHOW CAUSE MEETING
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND982090151-127 · Jan 25, 2001
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND982090151-094 · Sep 3, 1999
$16,750
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND982090151-801 · Jul 21, 1999
ENF. ACTION REQUEST
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND982090151-125 · May 7, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND982090151-401 · Apr 15, 1999
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND982090151-315 · Feb 28, 1997
$800
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND982090151-437 · Apr 25, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND982090151-316 · Apr 16, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND982090151-005 · Sep 29, 1988
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