GENERAL METAL FINISHING
Quick Summary
- •Released 7,180 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
42 FRANK MOSSBERG DR.
ATTLEBORO, MA 02703
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- BRISTOL County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 10, 2000
- Registry ID
- 110000311528
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,840 | — |
| 2016 | 7,619 | +30% |
| 2017 | 7,180 | -6% |
| 2018 | 9,485 | +32% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 22,704 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 2,751 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 17,646 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 7,086 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 19,851 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 9,621 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 14,513 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 7,027 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 6,482 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,646 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 27,761 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 5,725 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 16,781 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 3,650 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 31,141 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,824 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 9,485 | 9,485 | — | — | 11,107 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 7,174 | 7,174 | — | — | 11,290 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3 | 3 | — | — | 125 | |
| Nitric acid | 3 | 3 | — | — | 11,797 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
| Methanol | 7,617 | 7,617 | — | — | 11,076 | |
| Nitric acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | 23,639 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 5,838 | 5,838 | — | — | 10,923 | |
| Nitric acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | 22,717 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 12 | — | 22,693 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 20,312 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Nitric acid | 2,751 | — | — | — |
|
WORLD RESOURCES CO
POTTSVILLE, PA
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 12 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | ATTLEBORO WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, ATTLEBORO |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 22,693 | ATTLEBORO WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, ATTLEBORO |
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 | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 23, 1997 | Aug 21, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 16, 1997 | Aug 21, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 5, 1990 | Jul 2, 1990 | 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.