TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
TBEI INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 88 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $45,884 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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52182 EMBER RD
LAKE CRYSTAL, MN 56055
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- BLUE EARTH County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336211
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jul 12, 2021
- Total Penalties
- $45,884 · last Jun 7, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110003765462
How This Compares
#260
of 421 TRI reporters in MN
#9,939
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-21% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 370 | — |
| 2016 | 102 | -72% |
| 2017 | 88 | -14% |
| 2018 | 241 | +174% |
| 2019 | 93 | -62% |
| 2020 | 87 | -6% |
| 2021 | 361 | +313% |
| 2022 | 370 | +3% |
| 2023 | 344 | -7% |
| 2024 | 292 | -15% |
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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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MANKATO IRON & METAL INC
MANKATO, MN
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Phosphorus (yellow or white) | 6,622 | — | — | — |
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MANKATO IRON & METAL INC
MANKATO, MN
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Copper | — | 54,741 | — | — |
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MANKATO IRON & METAL INC
MANKATO, MN
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Chromium | — | 108,750 | — | — |
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MANKATO IRON & METAL INC
MANKATO, MN
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Cobalt | — | 6,622 | — | — |
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MANKATO IRON & METAL INC
MANKATO, MN
|
Lead | — | 407 | — | — |
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MANKATO IRON & METAL INC
MANKATO, MN
|
Manganese | — | 44,849 | — | — |
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MANKATO IRON & METAL INC
MANKATO, MN
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Nickel | — | 97,019 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | LAKE CRYSTAL WWTP, LAKE CRYSTAL |
| Manganese | — | LAKE CRYSTAL WWTP, LAKE CRYSTAL |
| Nickel | — | LAKE CRYSTAL WWTP, LAKE CRYSTAL |
| Copper | — | LAKE CRYSTAL WWTP, LAKE CRYSTAL |
| Lead | 0 | LAKE CRYSTAL WWTP, LAKE CRYSTAL |
| Cobalt | — | LAKE CRYSTAL WWTP, LAKE CRYSTAL |
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | — | LAKE CRYSTAL WWTP, LAKE CRYSTAL |
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 | Jul 12, 2021 | Jan 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 28, 2021 | Jun 7, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 17, 2021 | Jun 7, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 21, 2014 | Jan 25, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 21, 2014 | Jan 25, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Jul 25, 2011 | Dec 8, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 25, 2011 | Dec 8, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 25, 2011 | Dec 8, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 25, 2011 | Dec 8, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 25, 2011 | Dec 8, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 25, 2011 | Dec 8, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Jul 25, 2011 | Dec 8, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 13, 2003 | May 17, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 13, 2003 | May 17, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 31, 1993 | Mar 24, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 31, 1993 | Mar 24, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 31, 1993 | Mar 24, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 22, 1988 | Mar 30, 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2021-9936 · Jun 7, 2021
$22,942
Letter of Warning (LOW)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND050736248-002 · Jun 7, 2021
$22,942
Letter of Warning (LOW)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND050736248-001 · Apr 20, 2021
Notice of Violation (NOV)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND050736248-003 · Apr 17, 2003
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