Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
WYMAN GORDON PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 965 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
-
244 WORCESTER ST
NORTH GRAFTON, MA 01536
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- WORCESTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332112
- Inspections
- 3 · last Oct 30, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 4, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110000491851
How This Compares
#108
of 331 TRI reporters in MA
#7,169
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
7
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)
-38% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 770 | — |
| 2016 | 684 | -11% |
| 2017 | 965 | +41% |
| 2018 | 513 | -47% |
| 2019 | 567 | +11% |
| 2020 | 1,132 | +100% |
| 2021 | 651 | -42% |
| 2022 | 1,156 | +78% |
| 2023 | 1,260 | +9% |
| 2024 | 479 | -62% |
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 634 | 138 | 496 | — | 172,693 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 282 | 44 | 238 | — | 98,739 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 20 | 20 | — | — | 24,807 | |
| Cobalt | 15 | 2 | 13 | — | 2,259 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 14 | 14 | — | — | 10,086 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 96 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 270 | 114 | 156 | — | 558,280 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 244 | 244 | — | — | 118,424 | |
| Chromium | 109 | 36 | 73 | — | 210,482 | |
| Nitric acid | 36 | 36 | — | — | 45,176 | |
| Copper | 21 | 19 | 2 | — | 9,068 | |
| Cobalt | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 7,545 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 156 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 350 | 114 | 236 | — | 824,074 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 207 | 207 | — | — | 101,744 | |
| Chromium | 151 | 36 | 115 | — | 308,824 | |
| Nitric acid | 33 | 33 | — | — | 38,814 | |
| Copper | 23 | 19 | 4 | — | 9,461 | |
| Cobalt | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 10,685 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 164 | ♦ 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IMET
MONROE, NC
|
Chromium | — | 456 | — | — |
|
CALEDONIAN ALLOYS INC.
TRANSFER, PA
|
Chromium | — | 13,691 | — | — |
|
HUNTINGTON ALLOYS CORPORATION
HUNTINGTON, WV
|
Chromium | — | 99,289 | — | — |
|
WIN WASTE INNOVATIONS
MILLBURY, MA
|
Chromium | — | 6 | — | — |
|
ELG UTICA ALLOYS (HARTFORD), INC.
HARTFORD, CT
|
Chromium | — | 3,022 | — | — |
|
FITCHBURG WESTMINSTER LANDFILL
WESTMINSTER, MA
|
Chromium | 1,116 | — | — | — |
|
EL HARVEY & SONS INC
WESTBOROUGH, MA
|
Chromium | 2 | — | — | — |
|
E. L. HARVEY
FRITCHBURG, MA
|
Chromium | 2 | — | — | — |
|
ELG UTICA ALLOYS (HARTFORD), INC.
HARTFORD, CT
|
Cobalt | — | 1,101 | — | — |
|
FITCHBURG WESTMINSTER LANDFILL
WESTMINSTER, MA
|
Cobalt | 40 | — | — | — |
|
WIN WASTE INNOVATIONS
MILLBURY, MA
|
Cobalt | — | 1 | — | — |
|
CALEDONIAN ALLOYS INC.
TRANSFER, PA
|
Cobalt | — | 787 | — | — |
|
HUNTINGTON ALLOYS CORPORATION
HUNTINGTON, WV
|
Cobalt | — | 6,206 | — | — |
|
EL HARVEY & SONS INC
WESTBOROUGH, MA
|
Cobalt | — | — | — | — |
|
E. L. HARVEY
FRITCHBURG, MA
|
Cobalt | — | — | — | — |
|
IMET
MONROE, NC
|
Cobalt | — | 1,987 | — | — |
|
IMET
MONROE, NC
|
Nickel | — | 1,693 | — | — |
|
CALEDONIAN ALLOYS INC.
TRANSFER, PA
|
Nickel | — | 36,698 | — | — |
|
WIN WASTE INNOVATIONS
MILLBURY, MA
|
Nickel | — | 16 | — | — |
|
EL HARVEY & SONS INC
WESTBOROUGH, MA
|
Nickel | 5 | — | — | — |
|
E. L. HARVEY
FRITCHBURG, MA
|
Nickel | 5 | — | — | — |
|
FITCHBURG WESTMINSTER LANDFILL
WESTMINSTER, MA
|
Nickel | 2,676 | — | — | — |
|
HUNTINGTON ALLOYS CORPORATION
HUNTINGTON, WV
|
Nickel | — | 257,530 | — | — |
|
ELG UTICA ALLOYS (HARTFORD), INC.
HARTFORD, CT
|
Nickel | — | 6,184 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 3 | GRAFTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GRAFTON |
| Cobalt | 9 | GRAFTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GRAFTON |
| Nickel | 76 | GRAFTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GRAFTON |
| Lead | — | GRAFTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GRAFTON |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | GRAFTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GRAFTON |
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 Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 19, 2024 | Oct 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 19, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 19, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 9, 2016 | Jul 11, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 9, 2016 | Jul 11, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 9, 2016 | Jul 11, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 9, 2016 | Oct 23, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 1, 2011 | Jan 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2011 | Jan 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 1, 2009 | Jan 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2009 | Jan 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 12, 2009 | Jun 26, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 27, 2005 | Oct 5, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 27, 2005 | Nov 15, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 20, 2000 | Feb 21, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 4, 1996 | Dec 17, 1996 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 31, 1996 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 31, 1996 | Sep 24, 1997 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 15, 1996 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 15, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 25, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 21, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 15, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 7, 1995 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 25, 1995 | Sep 4, 1996 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 15, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 15, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 15, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 1994 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Oct 25, 1993 | Apr 14, 1994 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 26, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 1992 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +37% | Mar 2019 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001128032-001 · Sep 13, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2002-0215 · Oct 25, 2002
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 01-1995-N014 · Apr 6, 1995
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 01-1994-N017 · Aug 10, 1994
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 01-1994-N007 · Mar 4, 1994
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 01-1993-N016 · Aug 26, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 01-1992-N032 · Aug 27, 1992
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 01-1992-N018 · Nov 22, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001128032-000 · Apr 18, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001128032-033 · Jun 27, 1990
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 01-1990-N025 · Jun 5, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001128032-032 · Aug 7, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001128032-027 · Dec 21, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001128032-018 · Feb 10, 1988
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001128032-003 · Sep 29, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001128032-011 · Dec 15, 1986
EPA TO STATE ADMINISTRATIVE REFERRAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001128032-004 · Aug 28, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001128032-007 · Sep 24, 1985
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