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Quick Summary
- •Released 2,491 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
-
1155 BUCKEYE ROAD
LIMA, OH 45804
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- ALLEN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336992
- Inspections
- 10 · last Jul 9, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000850623
How This Compares
#412
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#5,959
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
+501% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 406 | — |
| 2016 | 611 | +50% |
| 2017 | 2,491 | +308% |
| 2018 | 1,283 | -49% |
| 2019 | 360 | -72% |
| 2020 | 1,352 | +276% |
| 2021 | 1,220 | -10% |
| 2022 | 1,236 | +1% |
| 2023 | 3,026 | +145% |
| 2024 | 2,441 | -19% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 768 | 758 | 5 | 5 | 34,277 | |
| Manganese | 688 | 678 | 5 | 5 | 32,712 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 403 | 398 | — | 5 | 47,215 | |
| Nickel | 388 | 378 | 5 | 5 | 51,886 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 194 | 184 | 5 | 5 | 12,416 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 1,009 | 999 | 5 | 5 | 67,279 | |
| Manganese | 892 | 882 | 5 | 5 | 63,865 | |
| Nickel | 558 | 548 | 5 | 5 | 101,632 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 419 | 414 | — | 5 | 40,658 | |
| Copper | 148 | 138 | 5 | 5 | 18,819 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 421 | 416 | — | 5 | 20,175 | |
| Chromium | 233 | 223 | 5 | 5 | 78,222 | |
| Copper | 228 | 218 | 5 | 5 | 17,093 | |
| Manganese | 228 | 218 | 5 | 5 | 76,980 | |
| Nickel | 126 | 116 | 5 | 5 | 116,809 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 406 | 401 | — | 5 | 18,224 | |
| Chromium | 232 | 222 | 5 | 5 | 108,235 | |
| Copper | 228 | 218 | 5 | 5 | 22,613 | |
| Manganese | 228 | 218 | 5 | 5 | 105,598 | |
| Nickel | 126 | 116 | 5 | 5 | 162,467 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 422 | 417 | — | 5 | 25,063 | |
| Chromium | 316 | 306 | 5 | 5 | 329,316 | |
| Manganese | 292 | 282 | 5 | 5 | 68,625 | |
| Nickel | 164 | 154 | 5 | 5 | 314,693 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 158 | 148 | 5 | 5 | 64,840 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 360 | 350 | 5 | 5 | 253,561 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 395 | 390 | — | 5 | 17,969 | |
| Chromium | 312 | 302 | 5 | 5 | 228,553 | |
| Manganese | 286 | 276 | 5 | 5 | 48,459 | |
| Nickel | 164 | 154 | 5 | 5 | 217,602 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 126 | 116 | 5 | 5 | 42,693 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 794 | 784 | 5 | 5 | 271,997 | |
| Manganese | 710 | 700 | 5 | 5 | 57,207 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 411 | 406 | — | 5 | 20,091 | |
| Nickel | 402 | 392 | 5 | 5 | 261,778 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 174 | 164 | 5 | 5 | 59,911 |
2016
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | 20,567 | — | 8,823 |
| Copper | — | 11,143 | — | — |
| Chromium | — | 26,461 | — | — |
| Nickel | — | 40,177 | — | — |
| Manganese | — | 25,343 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
OMNISOURCE CORP
LIMA, OH
|
Chromium | — | 26,461 | — | — |
|
COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL OF WYANDOT
CAREY, OH
|
Zinc (fume or dust) | 17,825 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | 8,823 |
|
OMNISOURCE CORP
LIMA, OH
|
Zinc (fume or dust) | — | 20,567 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Chromium | 95 | — | — | — |
|
COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL OF WYANDOT
CAREY, OH
|
Chromium | 7,709 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Copper | 15 | — | — | — |
|
OMNISOURCE CORP
LIMA, OH
|
Copper | — | 11,143 | — | — |
|
COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL OF WYANDOT
CAREY, OH
|
Copper | 1,249 | — | — | — |
|
COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL OF WYANDOT
CAREY, OH
|
Nickel | 11,560 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Nickel | 142 | — | — | — |
|
OMNISOURCE CORP
LIMA, OH
|
Nickel | — | 40,177 | — | — |
|
COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL OF WYANDOT
CAREY, OH
|
Manganese | 7,279 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Manganese | 90 | — | — | — |
|
OMNISOURCE CORP
LIMA, OH
|
Manganese | — | 25,343 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 22, 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 20, 2021 | May 20, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 20, 2021 | Jul 15, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 20, 2021 | May 20, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Sep 21, 2015 | Sep 25, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 27, 2012 | Nov 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 27, 2012 | Nov 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 10, 2009 | Mar 25, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 10, 2009 | Mar 25, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 10, 2009 | Mar 25, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 7, 2000 | Feb 13, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 3, 1994 | Nov 8, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 3, 1994 | Aug 11, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 10, 1993 | Jun 28, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 10, 1993 | Jun 28, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 10, 1993 | Jun 28, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Dec 10, 1993 | Jun 28, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Dec 10, 1993 | Jun 28, 1995 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.00 mg/L | 33.00 | +48% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 99.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +98% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 99.00 mg/L | 33.00 | +200% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 140.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +180% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 140.00 mg/L | 33.00 | +324% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.00 mg/L | 33.00 | +9% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 130.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +160% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 160.00 mg/L | 33.00 | +385% | Jan 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 130.00 mg/L | 33.00 | +294% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 160.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +220% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.00 mg/L | 33.00 | +42% | Dec 2015 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.00 mg/L | 33.00 | +55% | Jun 2015 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +2% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 170.00 mg/L | 33.00 | +415% | Apr 2015 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 170.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +240% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 310.00 mg/L | 33.00 | +839% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 310.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +520% | Apr 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OH7210020510-007 · Jun 2, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OH7210020510-006 · Oct 22, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OH7210020510-005 · Feb 13, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OH7210020510-004 · Dec 14, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OH7210020510-003 · Dec 13, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OH7210020510-002 · Nov 8, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OH7210020510-001 · Aug 23, 1994
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