Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
US STEEL - LORAIN TUBULAR OPERATIONS
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,132 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
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2199 E 28TH ST
LORAIN, OH 44055
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- LORAIN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331210
- Inspections
- 6 · last Apr 2, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 30, 2005
- Registry ID
- 110033028738
How This Compares
#509
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#6,946
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
8
Water (CWA)
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 (2015–2020)
-54% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,836 | — |
| 2016 | 1,398 | -24% |
| 2017 | 1,132 | -19% |
| 2018 | 1,086 | -4% |
| 2019 | 1,200 | +10% |
| 2020 | 849 | -29% |
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Chromium | 1 | — | — | — |
|
EVERCLEAR OF OHIO
AUSTINTOWN, OH
|
Chromium | 3 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Chromium | — | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT AMERICAN LANDFILL
WAYNESBURG, OH
|
Chromium | 5,300 | — | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Lead | — | — | — | — |
|
EVERCLEAR OF OHIO
AUSTINTOWN, OH
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT AMERICAN LANDFILL
WAYNESBURG, OH
|
Lead | 1,303 | — | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Manganese | 3 | — | — | — |
|
EVERCLEAR OF OHIO
AUSTINTOWN, OH
|
Manganese | 9 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT AMERICAN LANDFILL
WAYNESBURG, OH
|
Manganese | 14,000 | — | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Nickel | — | — | — | — |
|
EVERCLEAR OF OHIO
AUSTINTOWN, OH
|
Nickel | 2 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT AMERICAN LANDFILL
WAYNESBURG, OH
|
Nickel | 2,400 | — | — | — |
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 unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 12, 2024 | Jun 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 21, 2021 | Sep 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Sep 21, 2021 | Nov 29, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Mar 6, 2013 | Jun 10, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 1, 2011 | Jun 1, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 1, 2011 | Jun 1, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jan 29, 2010 | Feb 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jun 17, 2008 | Jul 21, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | May 24, 2005 | Jul 15, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 29, 2004 | Jun 29, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Landfills RCRAInfo V3 Violation | Nov 26, 2002 | Jan 21, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Nov 26, 2002 | Jan 21, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jun 6, 2002 | Jul 15, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 15, 2000 | Dec 20, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 15, 2000 | Oct 30, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Landfills | Aug 15, 2000 | May 30, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Aug 15, 2000 | May 30, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 18, 1999 | May 18, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 21, 1999 | Aug 15, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 21, 1999 | Jun 14, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 10, 1997 | Jun 18, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 12, 1997 | May 1, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 12, 1997 | Mar 12, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Aug 15, 1995 | Jun 22, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jul 20, 1995 | Sep 25, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 12, 1994 | Apr 11, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 12, 1994 | Jun 22, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 12, 1993 | Jun 22, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 15, 1993 | Jul 1, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 15, 1993 | Apr 9, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 4, 1991 | Jan 27, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 25, 1991 | Aug 1, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 29, 1990 | Aug 1, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Nov 29, 1989 | Aug 29, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Nov 16, 1987 | Aug 29, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Nov 16, 1987 | Apr 15, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 17, 1987 | Apr 15, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Feb 17, 1987 | Apr 15, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 12, 1986 | Nov 16, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Dec 12, 1986 | Nov 16, 1987 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury, total low level | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +69% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | May 2024 | Open |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +9% | Sep 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-OHD004222030-056 · Sep 30, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004222030-055 · Dec 13, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004222030-054 · Nov 19, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004222030-053 · Mar 8, 2013
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004222030-052 · Jan 29, 2010
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RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004222030-051 · Jul 8, 2008
Judicial
· Case 05-2002-0053 · Nov 30, 2005
$100,025
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RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004222030-026 · Jun 17, 2005
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RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004222030-025 · Jun 29, 2004
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RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004222030-024 · May 13, 2003
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RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004222030-023 · Dec 17, 2002
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RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004222030-022 · Jun 6, 2002
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RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHR000037788-001 · Sep 22, 2000
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RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004222030-007 · Sep 22, 2000
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RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004222030-021 · Jun 7, 1999
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RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004222030-020 · May 18, 1999
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RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004222030-019 · Sep 25, 1995
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RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004222030-018 · Jul 28, 1995
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RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004222030-017 · Nov 21, 1994
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RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004222030-016 · Apr 12, 1994
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