AERO METALS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 116 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 $1,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1201 LINCOLNWAY E
LAPORTE, IN 46350
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- LA PORTE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331512
- Inspections
- 1 · last Aug 7, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $1,000 · last Sep 18, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110001368886
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 | 61 | — |
| 2016 | 533 | +779% |
| 2017 | 116 | -78% |
| 2018 | 151 | +30% |
| 2019 | 173 | +14% |
| 2020 | 101 | -42% |
| 2021 | 109 | +8% |
| 2022 | 119 | +9% |
| 2023 | 128 | +8% |
| 2024 | 96 | -25% |
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| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 26 | 26 | — | — | 773 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 23 | 23 | — | — | 2,206 | |
| Nickel compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 742 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2,935 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8 | ♦ 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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BENTON METAL RECYCLING
BENTON HARBOR, MI
|
Chromium | — | 13,509 | — | — |
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WASTE MANAGEMENT - PRAIRIE VIEW LANDFILL
WYATT, IN
|
Chromium | 72 | — | — | — |
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CANNON-MUSKEGON CORP
MUSKEGON, MI
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Chromium | — | 40,448 | — | — |
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MATERION BRUSH INC
ELMORE, OH
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Chromium | — | 10 | — | — |
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PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
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Chromium | 0 | — | — | — |
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BENTON METAL RECYCLING
BENTON HARBOR, MI
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Copper | — | 9,332 | — | — |
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CANNON-MUSKEGON CORP
MUSKEGON, MI
|
Copper | — | 8,477 | — | — |
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MATERION BRUSH INC
ELMORE, OH
|
Copper | — | 11,071 | — | — |
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WASTE MANAGEMENT - PRAIRIE VIEW LANDFILL
WYATT, IN
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Copper | 126 | — | — | — |
|
BENTON METAL RECYCLING
BENTON HARBOR, MI
|
Nickel | — | 7,268 | — | — |
|
CANNON-MUSKEGON CORP
MUSKEGON, MI
|
Nickel | — | 11,141 | — | — |
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MATERION BRUSH INC
ELMORE, OH
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Nickel | — | 22 | — | — |
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WASTE MANAGEMENT - PRAIRIE VIEW LANDFILL
WYATT, IN
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Nickel | 24 | — | — | — |
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.
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 | Aug 4, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 6, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 21, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 17, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 28, 2011 | Jan 11, 2012 | 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.