Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SSAB ALABAMA INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 6,059 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 $15,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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12400 US-43
AXIS, AL 36505
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- MOBILE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 9 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $15,000 · last Mar 22, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110006034727
How This Compares
#191
of 523 TRI reporters in AL
#4,793
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
+114% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8,388 | — |
| 2016 | 4,097 | -51% |
| 2017 | 6,059 | +48% |
| 2018 | 9,659 | +59% |
| 2019 | 2,192 | -77% |
| 2020 | 11,417 | +421% |
| 2021 | 5,795 | -49% |
| 2022 | 12,009 | +107% |
| 2023 | 18,566 | +55% |
| 2024 | 17,917 | -3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 11,539 | 11,329 | 210 | — | 10,286,399 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,130 | 2,130 | — | — | 2,664 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,736 | 1,736 | — | — | 4,455 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,339 | 1,339 | — | — | 3,212,239 | |
| Lead compounds | 330 | 309 | 21 | — | 276,046 | |
| Mercury | 306 | 306 | — | — | 55 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 235 | 235 | — | — | 404 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 165 | 102 | 63 | — | 198,374 | |
| Copper | 96 | 96 | — | — | 91,167 | |
| Toluene | 35 | 35 | — | — | 5,198 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 25,556 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 12,521 | 12,515 | 6 | — | 9,392,018 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,224 | 3,224 | — | — | 5,987 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,507 | 1,507 | — | — | 2,775,464 | |
| Lead compounds | 361 | 361 | — | — | 279,316 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 356 | 356 | — | — | 908 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 306 | 306 | — | — | 35 | |
| Chromium | 138 | 136 | 2 | — | 215,194 | |
| Copper | 92 | 92 | — | — | 88,725 | |
| Toluene | 53 | 53 | — | — | 11,680 | |
| Nickel | 8 | 8 | — | — | 22,952 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 11,034 | 10,982 | 52 | — | 9,957,673 | |
| Mercury | 317 | 317 | — | — | 35 | |
| Lead compounds | 268 | 265 | 3 | — | 240,604 | |
| Chromium | 169 | 159 | 10 | — | 238,929 | |
| Manganese compounds | 146 | 146 | — | — | 1,688,524 | |
| Copper | 70 | 70 | — | — | 90,757 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 27,396 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 5,173 | 5,130 | 43 | — | 11,102,752 | |
| Mercury | 305 | 305 | — | — | 34 | |
| Lead compounds | 127 | 124 | 3 | — | 278,169 | |
| Chromium | 86 | 74 | 12 | — | 204,274 | |
| Manganese compounds | 68 | 68 | — | — | 996,988 | |
| Copper | 33 | 33 | — | — | 110,752 | |
| Nickel | 2 | 2 | — | — | 25,494 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 8,923 | 8,880 | 43 | — | 11,512,356 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,474 | 1,474 | — | — | 2,617,320 | |
| Lead compounds | 411 | 408 | 3 | — | 533,604 | |
| Mercury | 327 | 327 | — | — | 88 | |
| Chromium | 167 | 153 | 14 | — | 250,009 | |
| Copper | 104 | 104 | — | — | 175,081 | |
| Nickel | 10 | 10 | — | — | 33,065 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 1,552 | 1,552 | — | — | 2,655,575 | |
| Mercury | 317 | 317 | 0 | — | 59 | |
| Lead compounds | 315 | 308 | 7 | — | 380,006 | |
| Nickel | 9 | 9 | — | — | 24,014 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 7,258 | 7,200 | 58 | — | 6,462,698 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,506 | 1,506 | — | — | 2,100,843 | |
| Mercury | 336 | 336 | 0 | 0 | 58 | |
| Lead compounds | 256 | 250 | 6 | — | 225,750 | |
| Chromium | 192 | 159 | 33 | — | 211,008 | |
| Copper | 98 | 98 | — | — | 116,174 | |
| Nickel | 11 | 11 | — | — | 31,105 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 4,805 | 4,782 | 23 | — | 7,429,962 | |
| Manganese compounds | 615 | 615 | — | — | 1,310,226 | |
| Mercury | 307 | 307 | — | 0 | 146 | |
| Lead compounds | 207 | 206 | 1 | — | 320,351 | |
| Chromium | 73 | 73 | — | — | 144,946 | |
| Copper | 46 | 46 | — | — | 91,280 | |
| Nickel | 6 | 6 | — | — | 23,520 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 3,185 | 3,160 | 25 | — | 7,148,909 | |
| Manganese compounds | 406 | 406 | — | — | 1,372,336 | |
| Mercury | 285 | 285 | 0 | — | 154 | |
| Lead compounds | 138 | 136 | 2 | — | 364,442 | |
| Chromium | 48 | 48 | — | — | 168,172 | |
| Copper | 31 | 31 | — | — | 107,715 | |
| Nickel | 4 | 4 | — | — | 54,824 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 6,650 | 6,620 | 30 | — | 7,837,092 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,102 | 1,102 | — | — | 1,778,891 | |
| Lead compounds | 314 | 312 | 2 | — | 494,760 | |
| Mercury | 290 | 290 | 0 | — | 155 | |
| Nickel | 12 | 12 | — | — | 57,830 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 12 | 12 | — | — | 204,584 | |
| Copper | 7 | 7 | — | — | 145,864 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 2,664 | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 404 | — |
| Chromium | — | 89,036 | — | — |
| Nickel | — | 4,684 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 1,173,233 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 9,923,783 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 68,632 | — | — |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 4,455 | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 270,353 | — | — |
| Mercury | — | 55 | — | — |
| Toluene | — | — | 5,198 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AXIS INDUSTRIAL LANDFILL
AXIS, AL
|
Lead compounds | 5,060 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Lead compounds | 633 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Lead compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Lead compounds | — | 270,353 | — | — |
|
AXIS INDUSTRIAL LANDFILL
AXIS, AL
|
Manganese compounds | 1,998,980 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Manganese compounds | 40,026 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 1,173,232 | — | — |
|
AXIS INDUSTRIAL LANDFILL
AXIS, AL
|
Mercury | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Mercury | 0 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Mercury | — | 0 | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Mercury | — | 55 | — | — |
|
AXIS INDUSTRIAL LANDFILL
AXIS, AL
|
Nickel | 20,480 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Nickel | 392 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Nickel | — | 0 | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Nickel | — | 4,684 | — | — |
|
AXIS INDUSTRIAL LANDFILL
AXIS, AL
|
Zinc compounds | 333,136 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Zinc compounds | 22,382 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Zinc compounds | 7,098 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 9,923,783 | — | — |
|
AXIS INDUSTRIAL LANDFILL
AXIS, AL
|
Chromium | 108,928 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Chromium | — | 89,036 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Chromium | 410 | — | — | — |
|
AXIS INDUSTRIAL LANDFILL
AXIS, AL
|
Copper | 22,276 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Copper | 259 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Copper | — | 0 | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Copper | — | 68,632 | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Toluene | — | — | 5,198 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 2,664 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 404 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 4,455 | — |
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 | Nov 21, 2024 | Nov 21, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Nov 21, 2024 | Mar 10, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 21, 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Nov 21, 2024 | Nov 21, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 11, 2024 | Sep 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 26, 2023 | Apr 8, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 28, 2016 | Oct 11, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 28, 2016 | Oct 11, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 24, 2012 | Oct 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 24, 2012 | Oct 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 24, 2012 | Oct 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 24, 2012 | Oct 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 24, 2012 | Oct 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 24, 2012 | Oct 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 24, 2012 | Oct 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 7, 2006 | Mar 21, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 21, 2002 | Apr 1, 2002 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Dec 2015 | 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.
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALR000014183-001 · Feb 13, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604027526 · Jun 11, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603945151 · Mar 22, 2024
$15,000
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