ELK CORPORATION OF TEXAS
Quick Summary
- •Assessed $60,311 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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6200 ZERKER ROAD
SHAFTER, CA 93263
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- KERN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324122
- Inspections
- 6 · last Apr 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $60,311 · last Mar 17, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110020516958
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | 2 | +65% |
| 2022 | 1 | -51% |
| 2023 | 118 | +10992% |
| 2024 | 156 | +33% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 93 | 93 | — | — | 8,488 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 62 | 62 | — | — | 8,488 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 75 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 7 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 70 | 70 | — | — | 3,522 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 47 | 47 | — | — | 3,522 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 30 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,887 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 291 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,812 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 41 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 17 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 4 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,883 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 24 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 15 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,877 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AVENAL REGIONAL LANDFILL
AVENAL, CA
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 75 | — | — | — |
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AVENAL REGIONAL LANDFILL
AVENAL, CA
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Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 7 | — | — | — |
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AVENAL REGIONAL LANDFILL
AVENAL, CA
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 8,488 | — | — | — |
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AVENAL REGIONAL LANDFILL
AVENAL, CA
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Nickel compounds | 8,488 | — | — | — |
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 | HPV | Oct 22, 2021 | Jun 23, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Sep 4, 2020 | Jul 28, 2021 | 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.