HOWMET GLOBAL FASTENING SYSTEMS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 3 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
-
3000 W LOMITA BLVD
TORRANCE, CA 90505
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- LOS ANGELES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332722
- Inspections
- 3 · last Sep 10, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110017207020
How This Compares
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.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 179 | — |
| 2016 | 178 | -1% |
| 2017 | 3 | -98% |
| 2018 | 180 | +5836% |
| 2020 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | 2 | +203% |
| 2022 | 47 | +2184% |
| 2023 | 319 | +578% |
| 2024 | 319 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 317 | 317 | — | — | 12,032 | |
| Nickel | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 56,304 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 79,396 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 317 | 317 | — | — | 9,593 | |
| Nickel | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 90,801 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 0 | 0 | — | — | 130,721 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 47 | 47 | 0 | — | 65,334 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 0 | 0 | — | — | 97,667 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | 60,530 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 0 | 0 | — | — | 62,505 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 53,233 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 422 | |
| Chromium | 0 | 0 | — | — | 61,541 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 177 | 177 | — | — | 11,181 | |
| Chromium | 3 | 3 | — | — | 89,116 | |
| Nickel | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 62,706 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 502 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 3 | 3 | — | — | 94,002 | |
| Nickel | 0 | 0 | — | — | 52,069 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 504 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 12,451 | |
| Nitric acid | 175 | 175 | — | — | 12,663 | |
| Chromium | 3 | 3 | — | — | 131,252 | |
| Nickel | 0 | 0 | — | — | 72,671 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 670 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 69,152 | |
| Nitric acid | 178 | 178 | — | — | 6,487 | |
| Nickel | 0 | 0 | — | — | 48,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 44 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 12,032 |
| Nickel | — | 55,668 | — | — |
| Chromium | — | 78,727 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A&S ENVIRONMENTAL RECOVERY INC
LOS ANGELES, CA
|
Chromium | — | 78,727 | — | — |
|
PHIBRO-TECH INC
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA
|
Chromium | — | 0 | — | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
CLEARFIELD, UT
|
Chromium | 0 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Chromium | 615 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY VERNON INC
LOS ANGELES, CA
|
Chromium | 54 | — | — | — |
|
A&S ENVIRONMENTAL RECOVERY INC
LOS ANGELES, CA
|
Nickel | — | 55,668 | — | — |
|
PHIBRO-TECH INC
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA
|
Nickel | — | 0 | — | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
CLEARFIELD, UT
|
Nickel | 0 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Nickel | 6 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY VERNON INC
LOS ANGELES, CA
|
Nickel | 629 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 12,032 |
|
PHIBRO-TECH INC
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA
|
Lead compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
CLEARFIELD, UT
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY VERNON INC
LOS ANGELES, CA
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
A&S ENVIRONMENTAL RECOVERY INC
LOS ANGELES, CA
|
Lead compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
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 compounds | 0 | JOINT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, CARSON |
| Nickel | 0 | JOINT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, CARSON |
| Chromium | 0 | JOINT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, CARSON |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) | Feb 12, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 10, 2024 | Sep 10, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) | Feb 14, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 5, 2007 | Apr 5, 2007 | 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.