Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
GENERAL CABLE INDUSTRIES, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,463 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 $13,200 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
440 E. 8TH ST.
MARION, IN 46953
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- GRANT County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335929
- Inspections
- 1 · last Dec 4, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $13,200 · last May 8, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000401574
How This Compares
#304
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#5,519
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
10
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)
-28% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,727 | — |
| 2016 | 3,625 | -3% |
| 2017 | 3,463 | -4% |
| 2018 | 3,725 | +8% |
| 2019 | 2,929 | -21% |
| 2020 | 2,416 | -18% |
| 2021 | 3,407 | +41% |
| 2022 | 3,372 | -1% |
| 2023 | 2,743 | -19% |
| 2024 | 2,674 | -3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 26,008 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 7,405 | |
| Acetophenone | 2,645 | 2,645 | — | — | 1,752 | |
| Copper | 29 | 29 | — | — | 4,079,655 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 38,851 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 22,231 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,774 | |
| Acetophenone | 2,710 | 2,710 | — | — | 627 | |
| Copper | 33 | 33 | — | — | 4,023,784 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 34,941 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 5,646 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 27,838 | |
| Acetophenone | 3,335 | 3,335 | — | — | 1,448 | |
| Copper | 37 | 37 | — | — | 4,052,380 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 58,939 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 38,905 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,260 | |
| Acetophenone | 3,372 | 3,372 | — | — | 928 | |
| Copper | 35 | 35 | — | — | 4,123,907 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 25,828 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,975 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 30,009 | |
| Acetophenone | 2,383 | 2,383 | — | — | 932 | |
| Copper | 33 | 33 | — | — | 3,272,667 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 23,402 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,765 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 18,285 | |
| Acetophenone | 2,902 | 2,902 | — | — | 728 | |
| Copper | 27 | 27 | — | — | 4,367,548 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 58,198 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 22,091 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 96,597 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,565 | |
| Acetophenone | 3,682 | 3,682 | — | — | 505 | |
| Copper | 43 | 43 | — | — | 3,696,045 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 59,422 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 7,707 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 65,093 | |
| Acetophenone | 3,408 | 3,408 | — | — | 2,398 | |
| Copper | 55 | 55 | — | — | 4,256,875 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 85,304 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 48,627 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,522 | |
| Acetophenone | 3,584 | 3,584 | — | — | 1,314 | |
| Copper | 41 | 41 | — | — | 4,572,735 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 8,527 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 32,073 | |
| Acetophenone | 3,687 | 3,687 | — | — | 1,633 | |
| Copper | 39 | 34 | 5 | — | 3,950,950 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 71,640 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | 4,078,380 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 5,046,613 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ELECTRUM RECOVERY WORKS INC
RAHWAY, NJ
|
Lead compounds | — | 32,333 | — | — |
|
JAY COUNTY LANDFILL
PORTLAND, IN
|
Lead compounds | 2,396 | — | — | — |
|
OMNISOURCE STAINLESS & GRANULATOR
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
Lead compounds | 4,122 | — | — | — |
|
OMNISOURCE STAINLESS & GRANULATOR
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 4,671 | — | — | — |
|
JAY COUNTY LANDFILL
PORTLAND, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 2,715 | — | — | — |
|
ELECTRUM RECOVERY WORKS INC
RAHWAY, NJ
|
Copper | — | 9,389 | — | — |
|
OMNISOURCE STAINLESS & GRANULATOR
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
Copper | — | 4,068,991 | — | — |
|
JAY COUNTY LANDFILL
PORTLAND, IN
|
Copper | 1,267 | — | — | — |
|
OMNISOURCE STAINLESS & GRANULATOR
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
Acetophenone | 1,106 | — | — | — |
|
JAY COUNTY LANDFILL
PORTLAND, IN
|
Acetophenone | 643 | — | — | — |
|
OMNISOURCE STAINLESS & GRANULATOR
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
Antimony compounds | 16,444 | — | — | — |
|
JAY COUNTY LANDFILL
PORTLAND, IN
|
Antimony compounds | 9,559 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 1 | MARION UTILITIES, MARION |
| Acetophenone | 3 | MARION UTILITIES, MARION |
| Antimony compounds | 5 | MARION UTILITIES, MARION |
| Copper | 8 | MARION UTILITIES, MARION |
| Zinc compounds | 19 | MARION UTILITIES, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 4, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 4, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 26, 2013 | Apr 16, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 14, 2006 | Mar 6, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 26, 2001 | Feb 21, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 11, 1997 | Mar 27, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 8, 1996 | May 28, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 8, 1996 | May 28, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 8, 1993 | Oct 3, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 8, 1993 | Oct 3, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 8, 1993 | Oct 3, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 8, 1993 | Oct 3, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 8, 1993 | Oct 3, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 10, 1992 | Oct 13, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 10, 1992 | Oct 13, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 10, 1992 | Oct 13, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Aug 24, 1990 | Feb 4, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 30, 1989 | May 31, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 30, 1989 | May 31, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 30, 1989 | May 31, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 14, 1989 | Feb 4, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Aug 25, 1988 | Feb 4, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 11, 1987 | May 26, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 11, 1987 | Feb 28, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Dec 11, 1987 | Feb 28, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Aug 14, 1986 | Feb 28, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 14, 1986 | Feb 28, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jul 24, 1986 | Feb 28, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 5, 1985 | Feb 28, 1989 | 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.
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND062803697-024 · May 8, 2024
$13,200
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND062803697-023 · Feb 9, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND062803697-022 · Feb 8, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND062803697-021 · Apr 16, 2013
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND062803697-019 · Feb 1, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND062803697-018 · Sep 12, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND062803697-017 · Apr 18, 1996
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND062803697-016 · Aug 3, 1994
$18,937
Judicial
· Case 05-1991-0023 · May 25, 1994
$127,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND062803697-015 · Apr 28, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND062803697-014 · Nov 25, 1992
FINAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND062803697-011 · Sep 5, 1991
$18,750
INITIAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND062803697-008 · Feb 22, 1991
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND062803697-006 · Jan 4, 1991
$9,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND062803697-009 · Aug 10, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND062803697-003 · Feb 17, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND062803697-007 · Jan 19, 1990
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND062803697-001 · Nov 14, 1988
$23,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND062803697-004 · Aug 31, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND062803697-002 · Feb 24, 1988
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