CATERPILLAR INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 31 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
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501 CARDINAL DRIVE
CORINTH, MS 38834
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- ALCORN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 333618
- Inspections
- 13 · last Apr 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 20, 1989
- Registry ID
- 110000376003
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 | 26 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | -100% |
| 2017 | 31 | — |
| 2018 | 272 | +768% |
| 2019 | 2,460 | +803% |
| 2020 | 0 | -100% |
| 2021 | 346 | +1153233% |
| 2022 | 11,329 | +3174% |
| 2023 | 420 | -96% |
| 2024 | 374 | -11% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 253,239 | |
| Nickel | 292 | 292 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 83 | 83 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 219,596 | |
| Nickel | 360 | 360 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 60 | 60 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 230,240 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10,920 | 10,920 | — | — | 13,002 | |
| Nickel | 360 | 360 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 49 | 49 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 152,752 | |
| Nickel | 280 | 280 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 66 | 66 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 168,082 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 131 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 175,611 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,660 | 1,660 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 800 | 800 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 72,367 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 272 | 272 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 932 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 31 | 31 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 917 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 3,125 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 26 | 26 | — | — | 27 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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) | — | — | — | 38,051 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Nickel | 4 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - PRAIRIE BLUFF LANDFILL
HOUSTON, MS
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 215,168 | — | — | — |
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CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 37,870 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 201 | CORINTH POTW, CORINTH |
| Nickel | 5 | CORINTH POTW, CORINTH |
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 | Oct 19, 1994 | Nov 16, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Oct 19, 1994 | Nov 16, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 15, 1989 | Feb 27, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 15, 1989 | Feb 27, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 9, 1987 | Oct 19, 1987 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total toxic organics [TTO] [40 CFR433] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.20 mg/L | 2.13 | +3% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.19 mg/L | 0.11 | +71% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 mg/L | 0.16 | +61% | Feb 2021 | Open |
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.