CHIEF INDUSTRIES - FABRICATION DIV
Quick Summary
- •Released 17 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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1119 S. ADAMS ST.
GRAND ISLAND, NE 68801
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- HALL County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332999
- Inspections
- 7 · last Mar 4, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 31, 1997
- Registry ID
- 110000448221
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 | 17 | — |
| 2016 | 15 | -12% |
| 2017 | 17 | +13% |
| 2018 | 0 | -97% |
| 2019 | 0 | -98% |
| 2020 | 17 | +170900% |
| 2021 | 17 | 0% |
| 2022 | 17 | 0% |
| 2023 | 17 | -0% |
| 2024 | 16 | -6% |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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COLUMBUS METAL INDUSTRIES INC
COLUMBUS, NE
|
Copper | — | 27,741 | — | — |
|
COLUMBUS METAL INDUSTRIES INC
COLUMBUS, NE
|
Chromium | — | 33,796 | — | — |
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COLUMBUS METAL INDUSTRIES INC
COLUMBUS, NE
|
Manganese | — | 66,466 | — | — |
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COLUMBUS METAL INDUSTRIES INC
COLUMBUS, NE
|
Nickel | — | 31,466 | — | — |
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 Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 22, 2014 | Apr 30, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jan 24, 2007 | Feb 1, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 24, 2007 | Feb 1, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 24, 2007 | Feb 1, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 24, 2007 | Feb 1, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 1, 2002 | Mar 22, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 1, 2002 | Mar 22, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 1, 2002 | Mar 22, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 1, 2002 | Mar 22, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 15, 1997 | Feb 26, 1997 | 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.