Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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Quick Summary
- •Released 85,187 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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14086 HIGHWAY 43 NORTH
AXIS, AL 36505
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- MOBILE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 11 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 22, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110000747817
How This Compares
#66
of 523 TRI reporters in AL
#1,221
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
2
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-14% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 60,994 | — |
| 2016 | 73,815 | +21% |
| 2017 | 85,187 | +15% |
| 2018 | 86,635 | +2% |
| 2019 | 76,668 | -12% |
| 2020 | 74,438 | -3% |
| 2021 | 76,935 | +3% |
| 2022 | 65,291 | -15% |
| 2023 | 63,630 | -3% |
| 2024 | 52,655 | -17% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 38,575 | — | 38,575 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 14,080 | 13,320 | 760 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 40,883 | — | 40,883 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 22,403 | 22,067 | 336 | — | — | |
| Aniline | 344 | 344 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 42,238 | — | 42,238 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 23,053 | 22,648 | 405 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 44,720 | — | 44,720 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 32,215 | 31,820 | 395 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 45,384 | — | 45,384 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 27,146 | 27,140 | 6 | — | — | |
| Dimethylamine | 1,908 | 964 | 944 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 48,711 | — | 48,711 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 27,626 | 27,620 | 6 | — | — | |
| Aniline | 239 | 239 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | 92 | 52 | 40 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 55,919 | — | 55,919 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 30,467 | 30,461 | 6 | — | — | |
| Aniline | 249 | 249 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 52,925 | — | 52,925 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 32,099 | 31,973 | 126 | — | — | |
| Aniline | 163 | 163 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 37,737 | — | 37,737 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 36,078 | 35,925 | 153 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 40,150 | — | 40,150 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 20,844 | 20,385 | 459 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 168,538 |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 26, 2010 | Mar 8, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 26, 2010 | Mar 8, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 26, 2010 | Mar 8, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 26, 2010 | Mar 8, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 28, 2001 | Oct 2, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 8, 2000 | Oct 27, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 24, 1999 | Feb 24, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 14, 1998 | Jul 24, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 14, 1998 | Jul 24, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 14, 1998 | Jul 24, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 1, 1995 | Sep 22, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 16, 1994 | Jun 30, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 20, 1991 | Jan 24, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 20, 1991 | Jan 24, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 4, 1989 | Jan 4, 1989 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jun 2023 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2016-8009 · Nov 22, 2016
$11,200
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD056113756-001 · Aug 30, 2000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case AL-N00000619 · Feb 27, 1996
$900
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD056113756-SFQ · Dec 26, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD056113756-002 · Mar 10, 1989
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