PRECOAT METALS
Quick Summary
- •Released 48,964 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 $28,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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858 EAST HUPP ROAD
LA PORTE, IN 46350
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- LAPORTE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332812
- Inspections
- 5 · last Mar 31, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $28,000 · last May 3, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000592136
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 47,162 | — |
| 2016 | 44,482 | -6% |
| 2017 | 48,964 | +10% |
| 2018 | 46,244 | -6% |
| 2019 | 6,356 | -86% |
| 2020 | 48,069 | +656% |
| 2021 | 42,033 | -13% |
| 2022 | 53,718 | +28% |
| 2023 | 36,280 | -32% |
| 2024 | 42,540 | +17% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 14,297 | 14,297 | — | — | 16,157 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 12,264 | 12,264 | — | — | 13,726 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6,053 | 6,053 | — | — | 6,901 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 4,269 | — | 4,269 | — | 24,860 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,461 | 3,461 | — | — | 3,902 | |
| Naphthalene | 1,140 | 1,140 | — | — | 1,276 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,050 | 1,050 | — | — | 1,176 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 6 | — | 6 | — | 8,381 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | 0 | — | 5,324 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 14,378 | 14,378 | — | — | 15,465 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 12,333 | 12,333 | — | — | 12,803 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6,088 | 6,088 | — | — | 6,585 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,480 | 3,480 | — | — | 3,738 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 2,267 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 15,174 | 7,587 | 7,587 | — | 41,583 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 14,864 | 14,864 | — | — | 9,054 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 12,332 | 12,332 | — | — | 7,388 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6,231 | 6,231 | — | — | 3,855 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,480 | 3,480 | — | — | 2,113 | |
| Naphthalene | 1,615 | 1,615 | — | — | 967 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 22 | 11 | 11 | — | 15,426 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 14,600 | 14,600 | — | — | 10,562 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 8,940 | 8,940 | — | — | 6,351 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,669 | 5,669 | — | — | 4,182 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5,478 | — | 5,478 | — | 44,344 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,967 | 3,967 | — | — | 2,854 | |
| Naphthalene | 2,156 | 2,156 | — | — | 1,531 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,214 | 1,214 | — | — | 862 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 8 | — | 8 | — | 15,899 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | — | 1 | — | 3,983 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 16,098 | 16,098 | — | — | 11,695 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 11,113 | 11,113 | — | — | 7,958 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 6,416 | — | 6,416 | — | 45,064 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6,356 | 6,356 | — | — | 4,688 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,619 | 4,619 | — | — | 3,339 | |
| Naphthalene | 2,068 | 2,068 | — | — | 1,480 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,388 | 1,388 | — | — | 994 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 10 | — | 10 | — | 16,343 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | — | 1 | — | 4,923 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6,355 | 6,355 | — | — | 55,616 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | — | 1 | — | 4,495 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 14,288 | 14,288 | — | — | 89,930 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 9,530 | 9,530 | — | — | 58,539 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7,687 | 7,687 | — | — | 48,977 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 6,134 | — | 6,134 | — | 35,983 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,601 | 4,601 | — | — | 28,674 | |
| Naphthalene | 2,470 | 2,470 | — | — | 15,174 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,524 | 1,524 | — | — | 9,361 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 9 | — | 9 | — | 13,441 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | — | 1 | — | 4,174 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 17,669 | 17,669 | — | — | 15,969 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 9,741 | 9,741 | — | — | 6,946 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 8,348 | 8,348 | — | — | 8,690 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,704 | 4,704 | — | — | 3,987 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,585 | — | 3,585 | — | 30,777 | |
| Naphthalene | 3,162 | 3,162 | — | — | 2,254 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,750 | 1,750 | — | — | 1,248 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 5 | — | 5 | — | 10,836 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | 0 | — | 4,028 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 14,838 | 14,838 | — | — | 10,150 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 9,766 | 9,766 | — | — | 4,408 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7,974 | 7,974 | — | — | 6,405 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,714 | 4,714 | — | — | 2,776 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,733 | — | 2,733 | — | 20,911 | |
| Naphthalene | 2,392 | 2,392 | — | — | 1,080 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,733 | 1,733 | — | — | 782 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 311 | 299 | 12 | — | 3,527 | |
| Nickel | 16 | 6 | 10 | — | 7,468 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | 13 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 15,207 | 15,207 | — | — | 14,815 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 9,754 | 9,754 | — | — | 7,981 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 9,009 | 9,009 | — | — | 9,298 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,708 | 4,708 | — | — | 4,297 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,846 | — | 3,846 | — | 21,452 | |
| Naphthalene | 2,484 | 2,484 | — | — | 2,033 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,765 | 1,765 | — | — | 1,443 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 364 | 346 | 18 | — | 3,913 | |
| Nickel | 20 | 6 | 14 | — | 8,032 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 2 | 3 | — | 18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 61,604 | 109,406 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 35,150 | 62,496 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 10,659 | 18,965 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 145,281 | 258,249 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 124,409 | 221,367 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | 11,567 | 20,583 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 200 | — | — | — |
|
COUNTY LINE LANDFILL
ARGOS, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2,213 | — | — | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,845 | — | — | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 229 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 837 | — | — | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 1,051 | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 9,852 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 1,193 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 4,061 | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 254 | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 2,376 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 289 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 983 | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 8,315 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 3,485 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 1,024 | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 902 | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 445 | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 4,232 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 1,719 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 505 | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 84 | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 773 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 95 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 324 | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 77 | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 712 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 88 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 299 | — |
|
COUNTY LINE LANDFILL
ARGOS, IN
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 24,860 | — | — | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Nickel compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Nickel compounds | 39 | — | — | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Nickel compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
|
COUNTY LINE LANDFILL
ARGOS, IN
|
Nickel compounds | 8,317 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Nickel compounds | 16 | — | — | — |
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 for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 29, 2023 | Sep 8, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 2, 2022 | Jan 8, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 2, 2022 | Jan 8, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 9, 2019 | Oct 9, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 9, 2019 | Oct 9, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 31, 2008 | Apr 8, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 31, 2008 | Apr 8, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 25, 2004 | Aug 23, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 8, 2000 | Jul 6, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 24, 1997 | Jun 7, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 24, 1997 | Jun 7, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 30, 1996 | Nov 25, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 4, 1993 | Dec 13, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 10, 1991 | Jun 25, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 10, 1991 | Jul 15, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 5, 1989 | Jan 4, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 5, 1989 | Jan 4, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 5, 1989 | Jan 4, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Aug 30, 1988 | Nov 9, 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.