Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
AMSTED RAIL COMPANY, INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 14,420 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
-
416 CARBIDE LN
KEOKUK, IA 52632
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- LEE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331513
- Inspections
- 5 · last Sep 24, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 23, 2001
- Registry ID
- 110000415444
How This Compares
#139
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#3,358
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.
2
Air (CAA)
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)
+30% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 17,350 | — |
| 2016 | 16,440 | -5% |
| 2017 | 14,420 | -12% |
| 2018 | 14,720 | +2% |
| 2019 | 1,120 | -92% |
| 2020 | 8,740 | +680% |
| 2021 | 10,120 | +16% |
| 2022 | 21,619 | +114% |
| 2023 | 23,315 | +8% |
| 2024 | 22,547 | -3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 11,320 | 11,320 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 10,047 | 10,047 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 630 | 630 | — | — | 79,879 | |
| Manganese | 510 | 510 | — | — | 129,368 | |
| Lead | 40 | 40 | — | — | 12,209 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 11,866 | 11,866 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 10,149 | 10,149 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 700 | 700 | — | — | 86,630 | |
| Manganese | 560 | 560 | — | — | 108,046 | |
| Lead | 40 | 40 | — | — | 13,386 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 10,879 | 10,879 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 8,720 | 8,720 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 1,040 | 1,040 | — | — | 128,357 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 900 | 900 | — | — | 78,629 | |
| Lead | 80 | 80 | — | — | 12,113 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 8,530 | 8,530 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 820 | 820 | — | — | 108,046 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 710 | 710 | — | — | 66,187 | |
| Lead | 60 | 60 | — | — | 10,196 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 7,190 | 7,190 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 790 | 790 | — | — | 99,419 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 610 | 610 | — | — | 60,902 | |
| Lead | 150 | 150 | — | — | 9,382 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 900 | 900 | — | — | 85,341 | |
| Lead | 220 | 220 | — | — | 13,147 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 12,450 | 12,450 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 1,160 | 1,160 | — | — | 132,561 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 890 | 890 | — | — | 81,205 | |
| Lead | 220 | 220 | — | — | 12,510 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 12,130 | 12,130 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 1,170 | 1,170 | — | — | 127,436 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 900 | 900 | — | — | 78,065 | |
| Lead | 220 | 220 | — | — | 12,026 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 13,980 | 13,980 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 1,250 | 1,250 | — | — | 140,519 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 970 | 970 | — | — | 86,079 | |
| Lead | 240 | 240 | — | — | 13,261 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 14,310 | 14,310 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 1,550 | 1,550 | — | — | 189,205 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 1,200 | 1,200 | — | — | 115,904 | |
| Lead | 290 | 290 | — | — | 17,855 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | 79,879 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Lead | 12,209 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Manganese | 129,368 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | 79,879 |
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 | Sep 24, 2025 | Sep 24, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 8, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Nov 3, 2021 | Nov 4, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 20, 2016 | Jul 27, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 20, 2014 | Aug 22, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 20, 2014 | Dec 3, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 12, 2009 | Apr 2, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 12, 2009 | Jun 5, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 12, 2009 | Apr 2, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 5, 2004 | Aug 20, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 5, 2004 | Aug 20, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 15, 2000 | Jun 27, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 15, 2000 | Jun 27, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 15, 2000 | Jun 28, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 15, 2000 | Jun 28, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 15, 2000 | Feb 22, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 15, 2000 | Jun 20, 2000 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603669831 · Aug 1, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD040610529-001 · Jan 31, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2001-0033 · Feb 23, 2001
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