BEST METAL FINISHING
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,235 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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1050 RAILROAD AVE
OSGOOD, IN 47037
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- RIPLEY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jun 17, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110013741521
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
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 | 1,495 | — |
| 2016 | 1,365 | -9% |
| 2017 | 1,235 | -10% |
| 2018 | 1,235 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1,475 | +19% |
| 2020 | 545 | -63% |
| 2021 | 515 | -6% |
| 2022 | 435 | -16% |
| 2023 | 305 | -30% |
| 2024 | 355 | +16% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 350 | 350 | — | — | 13,275 | |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 100 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 300 | 300 | — | — | 16,010 | |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 110 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 430 | 430 | — | — | 16,882 | |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 131 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 510 | 510 | — | — | 18,472 | |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 120 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 540 | 540 | — | — | 14,120 | |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 60 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 950 | 950 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 520 | 520 | — | — | 16,890 | |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 70 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 13,530 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 960 | 960 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 270 | 270 | — | — | 18,661 | |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 80 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 10,830 | |
| Nitric acid | 950 | 950 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 280 | 280 | — | — | 23,881 | |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 100 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 11,830 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 960 | 960 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 400 | 400 | — | — | 23,354 | |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 100 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 970 | 970 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 520 | 520 | — | — | 23,431 | |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 100 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DECATUR HILLS, INC.
EAST GREENSBURG, IN
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
DECATUR HILLS, INC.
EAST GREENSBURG, IN
|
Manganese | 90 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Manganese | — | — | — | — |
|
MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
LOUISVILLE, KY
|
Zinc compounds | 1,040 | — | — | — |
|
DECATUR HILLS, INC.
EAST GREENSBURG, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 12,040 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 120 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | 2 | OSGOOD WWTP, OSGOOD |
| Manganese | 10 | OSGOOD WWTP, OSGOOD |
| Zinc compounds | 75 | OSGOOD WWTP, OSGOOD |
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 | Jun 13, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Exports of HW | Oct 6, 2016 | Nov 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 6, 2016 | Nov 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 7, 2014 | Apr 23, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 3, 2010 | Feb 25, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 3, 2010 | Feb 25, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 21, 2007 | Aug 3, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 21, 2007 | Aug 3, 2007 | 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.