Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SUPERIOR FORGE & STEEL CORPORATION (0302020300)
Quick Summary
- •Released 44 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
-
1820 MCCLAIN RD.
LIMA, OH 45804
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- ALLEN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331513
- Inspections
- 5 · last Aug 25, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 12, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110000395484
How This Compares
#809
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#10,592
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)
-39% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 74 | — |
| 2016 | 55 | -26% |
| 2017 | 44 | -19% |
| 2018 | 52 | +17% |
| 2020 | 40 | — |
| 2021 | 40 | +1% |
| 2022 | 41 | +2% |
| 2023 | 41 | +1% |
| 2024 | 45 | +10% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 40 | 40 | — | — | 72,865 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3,224 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 183 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 19,243 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 36 | 36 | — | — | 64,494 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3,946 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 164 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 47,586 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 36 | 36 | — | — | 64,419 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 2 | 2 | — | — | 24,741 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 251 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 64,486 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 36 | 36 | — | — | 48,454 | |
| Nickel | 2 | 2 | — | — | 16,534 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 14 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 63,865 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | — | — | — | — | 12,458 | |
| Chromium | 36 | 36 | — | — | 47,822 | |
| Nickel | 2 | 2 | — | — | 12,758 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 278 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 46 | 46 | — | — | 6,094 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 2 | 2 | — | — | 114 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 15,428 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 38 | 38 | — | — | 3,738 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 2 | 2 | — | — | 70 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 13,200 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 46 | 46 | — | — | 3,566 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 67 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 14,520 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 61 | 61 | — | — | 4,549 | |
| Nickel | 9 | 9 | — | — | 85 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 51 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 14,460 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DEFIANCE COUNTY SANITARY LANDFILL
DEFIANCE, OH
|
Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | 19,243 | — | — | — |
|
DEFIANCE COUNTY SANITARY LANDFILL
DEFIANCE, OH
|
Chromium | 13 | — | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Chromium | 1 | — | — | — |
|
METALS RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES
VAN WERT, OH
|
Chromium | — | 72,375 | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Chromium | 475 | — | — | — |
|
DEFIANCE COUNTY SANITARY LANDFILL
DEFIANCE, OH
|
Lead | 13 | — | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
METALS RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES
VAN WERT, OH
|
Lead | — | 169 | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
|
DEFIANCE COUNTY SANITARY LANDFILL
DEFIANCE, OH
|
Nickel | 4 | — | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Nickel | 0 | — | — | — |
|
METALS RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES
VAN WERT, OH
|
Nickel | — | 3,094 | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Nickel | 126 | — | — | — |
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 | Jan 20, 2023 | Jan 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 20, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 20, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | May 29, 2020 | Jun 11, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 19, 2019 | Aug 13, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 19, 2019 | Aug 13, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 19, 2019 | Aug 13, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 19, 2019 | Aug 13, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 30, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 17, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 18, 2014 | Nov 3, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 11, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 11, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 11, 2007 | Apr 10, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Aug 22, 2007 | Oct 5, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 22, 2007 | Oct 5, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 22, 2007 | Oct 5, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 22, 2007 | Oct 5, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 22, 2007 | Sep 11, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 18, 2002 | Sep 25, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 18, 1999 | Jun 22, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 18, 1999 | Jun 22, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 8, 1997 | Apr 28, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Aug 8, 1997 | Apr 28, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 30, 1997 | Apr 28, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 23, 1996 | Aug 8, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 22, 1996 | Aug 8, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 22, 1996 | Aug 8, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Aug 22, 1996 | Apr 28, 1999 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD987033131-016 · Feb 13, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD987033131-015 · Jul 11, 2019
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601087004 · Jun 26, 2017
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601069483 · May 23, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD987033131-014 · Oct 23, 2014
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case OH-13-020 · Nov 12, 2013
$2,500
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2013-5054 · Sep 26, 2013
$267,168
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2013-5053 · Sep 24, 2013
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600467157 · Mar 13, 2013
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD987033131-013 · Apr 10, 2012
$25,000
Director-Division Warning Letter
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD987033131-012 · Mar 31, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD987033131-011 · Nov 7, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD987033131-010 · Sep 21, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD987033131-009 · Sep 6, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD987033131-008 · Sep 27, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD987033131-007 · Mar 31, 1999
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD987033131-006 · Apr 1, 1998
$43,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD987033131-041 · Dec 3, 1997
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD987033131-005 · Oct 16, 1997
$59,440
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD987033131-002 · Aug 8, 1997
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