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KOHLER CO. - SPARTANBURG PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 34,000 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
-
2851 SOUTHPORT ROAD
SPARTANBURG, SC 29302
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- SPARTANBURG County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327110
- Inspections
- 4 · last Sep 30, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 1, 2002
- Registry ID
- 110000352822
How This Compares
#90
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#2,103
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 (2015–2022)
+81% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 48,634 | — |
| 2016 | 101,001 | +108% |
| 2017 | 34,000 | -66% |
| 2018 | 35,095 | +3% |
| 2020 | 76,729 | — |
| 2021 | 88,021 | +15% |
| 2022 | 87,857 | -0% |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 71,672 | 71,672 | — | — | 3,178 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 16,185 | 4 | 5 | 16,176 | 25,181 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 67,071 | 67,071 | — | — | 4,269 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 20,950 | 4 | 3 | 20,943 | 25,620 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 51,640 | 51,640 | — | — | 10,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 25,089 | 6 | 4 | 25,079 | 283 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 35,095 | 35,095 | — | — | 38,914 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 34,000 | 34,000 | — | — | 31,350 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 67,001 | — | 1 | 67,000 | — | |
| Styrene | 34,000 | 34,000 | — | — | 47,420 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 25,403 | — | 3 | 25,400 | — | |
| Styrene | 23,231 | 23,231 | — | — | 38,989 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | — | — | 38,914 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN EARTH OF ALABAMA, INC
GLENCOE, AL
|
Styrene | — | — | 31,350 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Mar 7, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 22, 2022 | Apr 4, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Mar 22, 2022 | Mar 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 22, 2022 | Mar 24, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 27, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 21, 2018 | Jun 7, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 21, 2018 | Jun 7, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 21, 2018 | Jun 7, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 21, 2018 | Feb 21, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 21, 2018 | Jun 7, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 21, 2018 | Jun 7, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 20, 2015 | Aug 26, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 20, 2015 | Aug 26, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 20, 2015 | Aug 26, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 20, 2015 | Aug 26, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 20, 2015 | Aug 26, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 29, 2014 | Nov 25, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 26, 2010 | Jul 16, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 26, 2010 | Jul 16, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 26, 2010 | Jul 16, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 26, 2010 | Jul 16, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 26, 2010 | Jul 16, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 26, 2010 | Jul 16, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 3, 2004 | Jul 8, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 3, 2004 | Jul 8, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 8, 2002 | Sep 9, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 8, 2002 | Sep 9, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 8, 2002 | Sep 9, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 8, 2002 | Sep 9, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 7, 1993 | May 10, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 7, 1993 | May 10, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 26, 1991 | Aug 29, 1991 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603749691 · Aug 7, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602819518 · Sep 9, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602693328 · Apr 27, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602317688 · Oct 21, 2020
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD003339603-001 · Jun 23, 2010
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2006-1781 · Jun 9, 2006
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD003339603-000 · Apr 19, 1993
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