Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
EATON MDH COMPANY INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 359 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
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4200 HWY. 30 E.
KEARNEY, NE 68847
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- BUFFALO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 8 · last Nov 5, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 29, 1989
- Registry ID
- 110000597006
How This Compares
#103
of 154 TRI reporters in NE
#8,358
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
4
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)
+3286% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 | — |
| 2016 | 714 | +11231% |
| 2017 | 359 | -50% |
| 2018 | 363 | +1% |
| 2019 | 72 | -80% |
| 2020 | 243 | +236% |
| 2021 | 263 | +8% |
| 2022 | 309 | +18% |
| 2023 | 214 | -31% |
| 2024 | 213 | -0% |
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KEARNEY AREA SOLID WASTE AGENCY LAND
KEARNEY, NE
|
Chromium | 7,200 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
Chromium | — | — | — | — |
|
ANDERSON WRECKING CO
KEARNEY, NE
|
Chromium | — | 13,000 | — | — |
|
ELG METALS
CHICAGO, IL
|
Chromium | — | 36,000 | — | — |
|
ANDERSON WRECKING CO
KEARNEY, NE
|
Lead | — | 2 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
Lead | — | — | — | — |
|
ELG METALS
CHICAGO, IL
|
Lead | — | 1 | — | — |
|
ANDERSON WRECKING CO
KEARNEY, NE
|
Manganese | — | 7,300 | — | — |
|
ELG METALS
CHICAGO, IL
|
Manganese | — | 11,000 | — | — |
|
KEARNEY AREA SOLID WASTE AGENCY LAND
KEARNEY, NE
|
Manganese | 1,700 | — | — | — |
|
ANDERSON WRECKING CO
KEARNEY, NE
|
Nickel | — | 20,000 | — | — |
|
ELG METALS
CHICAGO, IL
|
Nickel | — | 4,500 | — | — |
|
KEARNEY AREA SOLID WASTE AGENCY LAND
KEARNEY, NE
|
Nickel | 5,600 | — | — | — |
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 | Sep 6, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 30, 2023 | May 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 30, 2023 | May 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Failure to develop, maintain, or get approval of an adequate SWPPP (industrial stormwater) | Jan 24, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Jan 24, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 7, 2019 | Feb 7, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 7, 2019 | Feb 7, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 7, 2019 | Feb 7, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 7, 2019 | Feb 7, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 22, 2015 | Aug 13, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Jul 22, 2015 | Aug 31, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 22, 2015 | Aug 13, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 28, 2012 | Aug 29, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 28, 2012 | Sep 7, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 28, 2012 | Sep 7, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 24, 2012 | Feb 27, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 24, 2012 | Feb 27, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 24, 2012 | Feb 27, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Sep 29, 2011 | Oct 14, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 29, 2011 | Oct 14, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 4, 2008 | Mar 26, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 4, 2008 | Mar 26, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 4, 2008 | Mar 26, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 4, 2008 | Mar 26, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 1, 2004 | Dec 2, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 8, 1999 | Jun 10, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Special Provisions for Cleanup | Jan 13, 1993 | Apr 20, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 19, 1989 | Sep 8, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 22, 1986 | Mar 17, 1987 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.78 mg/L | 0.65 | +20% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.26 mg/L | 1.20 | +88% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.26 mg/L | 0.65 | +248% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.02 mg/L | 0.65 | +57% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Lead, total [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.50 mg/L | 0.43 | +16% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.85 mg/L | 1.71 | +8% | 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.
Notice of Violation
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED065133167-001 · Aug 29, 2012
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2012-0110 · Mar 7, 2012
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED065133167-000 · Jun 9, 1999
FINAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR IMMINENT AND SUBSTANTIAL ENDANGERMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED065133167-003 · Dec 29, 1989
$20,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED065133167-005 · Sep 8, 1989
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