Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
METALTEK INTERNATIONAL, SANDUSKY INTERNATIONAL DIVISION (0322020117)
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,322 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
-
615 W. MARKET ST.
SANDUSKY, OH 44870
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- ERIE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331513
- Inspections
- 2 · last May 25, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000747032
How This Compares
#427
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#6,041
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
-92% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 331 | — |
| 2016 | 1,240 | +275% |
| 2017 | 2,322 | +87% |
| 2018 | 1,403 | -40% |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | -23% |
| 2022 | 545 | +544900% |
| 2023 | 16 | -97% |
| 2024 | 26 | +61% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 26 | 26 | — | — | 46 | |
| Nickel compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 16 | 16 | — | — | 56 | |
| Nickel compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 536 | 536 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 9 | 9 | — | — | 13,959 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 11,289 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 9,157 | |
| Nickel compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 1,068 | 1,068 | — | — | 2,099 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 299 | 299 | — | — | 2,246 | |
| Manganese | 21 | 21 | — | — | 15,587 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 15 | 15 | — | — | 11,470 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 1,786 | 1,786 | — | — | 8,736 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 536 | 536 | — | — | 3,053 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 57,528 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 1,207 | 1,207 | — | — | 2,193 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 33 | 33 | — | — | 11,836 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 15,618 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 309 | 309 | — | — | 4,633 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 13,104 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 33,919 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | 227,158 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 288,325 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 46 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Nickel compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 0 | SANDUSKY WPC, SANDUSKY |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | SANDUSKY WPC, SANDUSKY |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Jul 26, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | May 25, 2023 | Jun 19, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 25, 2023 | Jun 19, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 25, 2023 | Jun 19, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 28, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 28, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 19, 2018 | Apr 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 18, 2018 | May 14, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 18, 2018 | Apr 18, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 29, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 7, 2006 | Apr 26, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 17, 2004 | Jun 17, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 19, 2002 | Jan 21, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 19, 2002 | Jun 10, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 19, 2002 | Nov 19, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 8, 2000 | Aug 9, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 8, 2000 | Aug 9, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 8, 2000 | Aug 9, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 6, 1996 | Nov 27, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 6, 1996 | Nov 27, 1996 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604042867 · Jun 5, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004166591-010 · Jun 5, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602126553 · Feb 26, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601600019 · Oct 3, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004166591-009 · Apr 27, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601007843 · Apr 10, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004166591-008 · Apr 7, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004166591-006 · Jun 17, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004166591-007 · Jan 8, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004166591-005 · Apr 2, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004166591-004 · Dec 4, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004166591-003 · Jul 23, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004166591-002 · Nov 27, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004166591-001 · Nov 12, 1996
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