CATERPILLAR INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 255 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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2200 CHANNAHON RD
JOLIET, IL 60436
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- WILL County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 333120
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 12, 2011
- Registry ID
- 110000432648
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 21 | — |
| 2016 | 255 | +1118% |
| 2017 | 255 | 0% |
| 2018 | 15 | -94% |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 15 | 15 | — | — | 26,001 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 255 | 250 | 5 | — | 32,000 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 255 | 250 | 5 | — | 18,882 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 21 | 18 | 3 | — | 52,380 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 26,000 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SOLUMET METAL AND POWDER, INC.
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 32,000 | — | — |
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 | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2010 | Aug 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 1, 2010 | Aug 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2009 | Aug 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 1, 2009 | Aug 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2008 | Oct 27, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 1, 2008 | Oct 27, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2007 | Dec 3, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2003 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jan 15, 1993 | Apr 12, 1993 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.40 mg/L | 25.00 | +22% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.80 mg/L | 20.00 | +29% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +20% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.20 mg/L | 15.00 | +28% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.80 mg/L | 20.00 | +19% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.80 mg/L | 25.00 | +7% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +20% | Feb 2017 | 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.