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SPECIAL METALS WELDING PRODUCTS COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 19 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
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1401 BURRIS ROAD
NEWTON, NC 28658
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- CATAWBA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 333992
- Inspections
- 1 · last Sep 23, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 9, 2010
- Registry ID
- 110000351191
How This Compares
#456
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#11,535
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)
+25% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | — |
| 2016 | 15 | +275% |
| 2017 | 19 | +27% |
| 2018 | 19 | 0% |
| 2020 | 5 | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 0% |
| 2022 | 5 | 0% |
| 2023 | 5 | 0% |
| 2024 | 5 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 5 | — | 5 | — | 1,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 5 | — | 5 | — | 255 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 5 | — | 5 | — | 1,001 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 5 | — | 5 | — | 1,501 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 5 | — | 5 | — | 1,503 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
2017
2016
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CONTAMINANT CONTROL, INC
THOMASVILLE, NC
|
Nickel | 250 | — | — | — |
|
A & D ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC
ARCHDALE, NC
|
Nickel | 750 | — | — | — |
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 | — | CITY OF NEWTON, NEWTON |
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 | Jun 19, 2014 | Oct 3, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 19, 2014 | Oct 3, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 19, 2014 | Oct 3, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 19, 2014 | Oct 3, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 19, 2014 | Oct 3, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Violation Detected During Inspection | Jan 20, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 13, 2009 | Mar 24, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 13, 2009 | Mar 24, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 13, 2009 | Mar 24, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 13, 2009 | Mar 24, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 13, 2009 | Mar 24, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 13, 2009 | Mar 24, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 16, 2008 | May 27, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 12, 2006 | May 2, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 12, 1998 | Sep 16, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 27, 1996 | Mar 27, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 12, 1993 | May 28, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 18, 1990 | Dec 11, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 5, 1985 | Jul 24, 1985 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980841951-020 · Aug 20, 2014
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980841951-017 · Feb 10, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980841951-016 · Apr 21, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2005-9950 · Aug 18, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980841951-012 · Aug 12, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980841951-008 · Apr 12, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980841951-002 · Nov 21, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980841951-000 · Sep 18, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980841951-001 · Jun 17, 1985
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