BLOUNT OREGON CUTTING SYSTEMS DIVISION
Quick Summary
- •Released 0 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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4909 SE INTERNATIONAL WAY
PORTLAND, OR 97222
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- CLACKAMAS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332216
- Inspections
- 1 · last Feb 28, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 10, 1999
- Registry ID
- 110000487688
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 | 2 | — |
| 2016 | 2 | +32% |
| 2017 | 0 | -95% |
| 2018 | 0 | 0% |
| 2019 | 0 | -40% |
| 2020 | 0 | +67% |
| 2021 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 0 | -10% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 40,000 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 24,400 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 106 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,415 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 74,000 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 55,298 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 127 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 4,939 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 70,800 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 55,472 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 372 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,629 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 81,600 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 40,600 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 437 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,190 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 31,700 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 100,900 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 817 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,190 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 136 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 82,700 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 75,200 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 175 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,902 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 75,123 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 69,101 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 913 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,902 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 78,400 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 77,600 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2 | 2 | — | — | 10,178 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 11,609 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 77,930 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 131,200 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2 | 2 | — | — | 849 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6,220 | ♦ 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.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | 1,414 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 88 | — | — | — |
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US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Sodium nitrite | 457 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 749 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
METRO METALS NORTHWEST INC
PORTLAND, OR
|
Lead | — | 1,414 | — | — |
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 | 0 | KELLOGG CREEK WWTP, MILWAUKIE |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 39,251 | KELLOGG CREEK WWTP, MILWAUKIE |
| Sodium nitrite | 23,943 | KELLOGG CREEK WWTP, MILWAUKIE |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 18 | KELLOGG CREEK WWTP, MILWAUKIE |
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 | Jul 11, 2012 | Oct 2, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 11, 2012 | Oct 2, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 20, 2007 | Sep 20, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 3, 2003 | Apr 15, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 3, 2003 | Apr 15, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 3, 2003 | Apr 15, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 29, 1998 | Jul 2, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 29, 1998 | Jul 2, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 29, 1998 | Jul 2, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 29, 1998 | Jul 2, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 29, 1998 | Jul 2, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 21, 1995 | Jan 22, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 21, 1995 | Jan 22, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 21, 1995 | Jan 22, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 21, 1995 | Jan 22, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 7, 1987 | Sep 5, 1987 | 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.