Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
NUCOR STEEL MARION, INC. (0351010017)
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,482 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
-
912 CHENEY AVENUE
MARION, OH 43301
View on map ↗ - County
- MARION County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 5 · last Feb 23, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 14, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110000741715
How This Compares
#479
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#6,622
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
6
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-9% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,551 | — |
| 2016 | 1,429 | -8% |
| 2017 | 1,482 | +4% |
| 2018 | 1,284 | -13% |
| 2019 | 1,460 | +14% |
| 2020 | 1,463 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1,720 | +18% |
| 2022 | 1,264 | -26% |
| 2023 | 1,460 | +16% |
| 2024 | 1,418 | -3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 487 | 487 | — | — | 356,181 | |
| Lead compounds | 343 | 343 | 0 | — | 168,843 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 299 | 299 | 0 | — | 48,670 | |
| Zinc compounds | 174 | 174 | 0 | — | 2,262,422 | |
| Copper compounds | 62 | 61 | 0 | — | 41,988 | |
| Nickel compounds | 27 | 27 | 0 | — | 4,128 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 27 | 27 | 0 | — | 27 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 492 | 492 | — | — | 284,054 | |
| Lead compounds | 352 | 352 | 0 | — | 134,132 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 300 | 300 | 0 | — | 39,263 | |
| Zinc compounds | 196 | 196 | 0 | — | 1,819,066 | |
| Copper compounds | 62 | 62 | 0 | — | 33,744 | |
| Nickel compounds | 29 | 29 | 0 | — | 3,270 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 28 | 28 | 0 | — | 21 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 475 | 475 | — | — | 334,299 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 299 | 299 | 0 | — | 46,201 | |
| Zinc compounds | 216 | 216 | 0 | — | 1,779,498 | |
| Lead compounds | 155 | 155 | 0 | — | 141,178 | |
| Copper compounds | 60 | 60 | 0 | — | 35,167 | |
| Mercury compounds | 32 | 32 | 0 | — | 22 | |
| Nickel compounds | 27 | 27 | 0 | — | 4,055 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 539 | 539 | — | — | 377,979 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 500 | 500 | 0 | — | 46,415 | |
| Zinc compounds | 321 | 321 | 0 | — | 2,005,992 | |
| Mercury compounds | 118 | 118 | 0 | — | 15 | |
| Lead compounds | 114 | 114 | 0 | — | 162,166 | |
| Copper compounds | 74 | 74 | 0 | — | 41,853 | |
| Nickel compounds | 54 | 54 | 0 | — | 3,148 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 503 | 503 | — | — | 460,372 | |
| Zinc compounds | 320 | 319 | 1 | — | 1,671,207 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 306 | 305 | 0 | — | 60,460 | |
| Mercury compounds | 100 | 100 | 0 | — | 9 | |
| Lead compounds | 98 | 98 | 0 | — | 122,838 | |
| Copper compounds | 78 | 78 | 0 | — | 44,600 | |
| Nickel compounds | 58 | 58 | 0 | — | 4,023 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 482 | 482 | — | — | 367,387 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 352 | 352 | 0 | — | 51,251 | |
| Zinc compounds | 317 | 317 | 1 | — | 1,460,162 | |
| Mercury compounds | 97 | 97 | 0 | — | 20 | |
| Lead compounds | 95 | 95 | 0 | — | 114,654 | |
| Copper compounds | 64 | 64 | 0 | — | 40,906 | |
| Nickel compounds | 52 | 52 | 0 | — | 3,779 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 486 | 486 | — | — | 524,282 | |
| Zinc compounds | 294 | 293 | 1 | — | 1,845,173 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 184 | 184 | — | — | 52,839 | |
| Mercury compounds | 111 | 111 | 0 | — | 26 | |
| Lead compounds | 107 | 107 | — | — | 161,798 | |
| Copper compounds | 55 | 54 | 0 | — | 40,063 | |
| Nickel compounds | 48 | 48 | — | — | 3,172 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 495 | 495 | — | — | 483,711 | |
| Zinc compounds | 333 | 330 | 3 | — | 2,485,474 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 313 | 313 | 0 | — | 61,842 | |
| Mercury compounds | 117 | 117 | 0 | — | 19 | |
| Lead compounds | 114 | 114 | 0 | — | 193,055 | |
| Copper compounds | 58 | 57 | 1 | — | 47,151 | |
| Nickel compounds | 52 | 52 | 0 | — | 4,214 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 458 | 458 | — | — | 412,474 | |
| Zinc compounds | 348 | 347 | 1 | — | 2,184,773 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 285 | 285 | 0 | — | 50,527 | |
| Mercury compounds | 111 | 111 | 0 | — | 22 | |
| Lead compounds | 109 | 109 | 0 | — | 185,527 | |
| Nickel compounds | 74 | 73 | 0 | — | 3,538 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 44 | 44 | 0 | — | 37,278 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 450 | 450 | — | — | 462,247 | |
| Zinc compounds | 323 | 322 | 1 | — | 2,099,220 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 284 | 283 | 0 | — | 43,436 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 148 | 148 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 107 | 107 | 0 | — | 29 | |
| Lead compounds | 105 | 105 | 0 | — | 219,982 | |
| Nickel compounds | 89 | 89 | 0 | — | 5,627 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 45 | 45 | 0 | — | 37,912 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 155,238 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 37,060 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 25 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 2,843 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 34,028 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 268,752 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 2,182,148 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CRAWFORD CO LDFL
BUCYRUS, OH
|
Mercury compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
WAELZ SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS, LLC
LOGANSPORT, IN
|
Mercury compounds | — | 25 | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 62 | — | — | — |
|
WAELZ SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS, LLC
LOGANSPORT, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 34,028 | — | — |
|
CRAWFORD CO LDFL
BUCYRUS, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 14,576 | — | — | — |
|
CRAWFORD CO LDFL
BUCYRUS, OH
|
Copper compounds | 4,806 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Copper compounds | 67 | — | — | — |
|
WAELZ SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS, LLC
LOGANSPORT, IN
|
Copper compounds | — | 37,060 | — | — |
|
CRAWFORD CO LDFL
BUCYRUS, OH
|
Lead compounds | 13,323 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Lead compounds | 282 | — | — | — |
|
WAELZ SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS, LLC
LOGANSPORT, IN
|
Lead compounds | — | 155,238 | — | — |
|
CRAWFORD CO LDFL
BUCYRUS, OH
|
Nickel compounds | 1,251 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Nickel compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
WAELZ SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS, LLC
LOGANSPORT, IN
|
Nickel compounds | — | 2,843 | — | — |
|
CRAWFORD CO LDFL
BUCYRUS, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 76,306 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 3,957 | — | — | — |
|
WAELZ SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS, LLC
LOGANSPORT, IN
|
Zinc compounds | — | 2,182,148 | — | — |
|
CRAWFORD CO LDFL
BUCYRUS, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 86,942 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 487 | — | — | — |
|
WAELZ SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS, LLC
LOGANSPORT, IN
|
Manganese compounds | — | 268,752 | — | — |
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.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 29 | MARION WPC, MARION |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 4 | MARION WPC, MARION |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | MARION WPC, MARION |
| Copper compounds | 54 | MARION WPC, MARION |
| Zinc compounds | 10 | MARION WPC, MARION |
| Lead compounds | 1 | MARION WPC, MARION |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | MARION WPC, MARION |
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 | Apr 27, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 17, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 30, 2007 | Dec 14, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 30, 2007 | Oct 30, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 30, 2007 | Oct 30, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 7, 2005 | Oct 7, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 24, 2002 | Nov 8, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 19, 1998 | Jul 16, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 19, 1998 | Jul 16, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 19, 1998 | Jul 16, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 11, 1993 | Jan 12, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 11, 1993 | Dec 10, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 11, 1993 | Sep 13, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 11, 1993 | Sep 13, 1993 | 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 | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Mercury, total low level | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +260% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 190.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +533% | Apr 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 190.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +322% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +33% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Mercury, total low level | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +3% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +200% | Feb 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +100% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 380.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +744% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 193.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +543% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 170.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +467% | Oct 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 170.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +278% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Mercury, total low level | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +27% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +38% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +3% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 115.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +283% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 220.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +389% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Mercury, total low level | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +245% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.40 mg/L | 10.00 | +94% | Jul 2019 | Resolved |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.10 mg/L | 10.00 | +51% | Jun 2019 | Resolved |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.70 mg/L | 10.00 | +37% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Mercury, total low level | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +2% | May 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +40% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Mercury, total low level | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +108% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Mercury, total low level | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +6% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 210.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +600% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 210.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +367% | Mar 2016 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601419833 · Apr 10, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3400654145 · Sep 26, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD032271975-010 · Nov 14, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD032271975-009 · Oct 7, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD032271975-008 · Nov 8, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD032271975-007 · Jul 16, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD032271975-006 · May 17, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD032271975-005 · Feb 2, 1999
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1993-1399 · Feb 26, 1998
$1,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD032271975-004 · Dec 10, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD032271975-003 · Sep 13, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD032271975-002 · May 12, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD032271975-001 · Mar 26, 1993
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1990-0064 · Jun 14, 1990
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1985-0513 · Sep 26, 1985
$30,000
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