TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
WHIRLPOOL FINDLAY OPERATIONS (0332010170)
Quick Summary
- •Released 26,500 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
4901 NORTH MAIN STREET
FINDLAY, OH 45840
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- HANCOCK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335220
- Inspections
- 2 · last Feb 19, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 12, 2006
- Registry ID
- 110000395705
How This Compares
#141
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#2,425
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-89% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 33,600 | — |
| 2016 | 35,700 | +6% |
| 2017 | 26,500 | -26% |
| 2018 | 25,869 | -2% |
| 2019 | 150 | -99% |
| 2020 | 21,892 | +14495% |
| 2021 | 30,609 | +40% |
| 2022 | 10,520 | -66% |
| 2023 | 6,023 | -43% |
| 2024 | 3,557 | -41% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,357 | 3,357 | — | — | 664 | |
| Copper | 50 | 50 | — | — | 19,734 | |
| Nickel | 50 | 50 | — | — | 107,930 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 50 | 50 | — | — | 1,609,491 | |
| Manganese | 50 | 50 | — | — | 315,642 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 5,823 | 5,823 | — | — | 1,452 | |
| Manganese | 50 | 50 | — | — | 345,120 | |
| Copper | 50 | 50 | — | — | 28,448 | |
| Chromium | 50 | 50 | — | — | 1,899,273 | |
| Nickel | 50 | 50 | — | — | 134,140 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 10,320 | 10,320 | — | — | 2,112 | |
| Nickel | 50 | 50 | — | — | 132,597 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 50 | 50 | — | — | 1,764,789 | |
| Copper | 50 | 50 | — | — | 29,238 | |
| Manganese | 50 | 50 | — | — | 333,599 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 30,409 | 30,409 | — | — | 1,360 | |
| Nickel | 50 | 50 | — | — | 170,552 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 50 | 50 | — | — | 2,167,020 | |
| Copper | 50 | 50 | — | — | 38,965 | |
| Manganese | 50 | 50 | — | — | 409,665 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 21,692 | 21,692 | — | — | 1,489 | |
| Manganese | 50 | 50 | — | — | 1,348,660 | |
| Nickel | 50 | 50 | — | — | 169,925 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 50 | 50 | — | — | 2,169,693 | |
| Copper | 50 | 50 | — | — | 47,307 |
2019
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 25,269 | 25,269 | — | — | 367 | |
| Manganese | 250 | 250 | — | — | 490,031 | |
| Copper | 250 | 250 | — | — | 42,052 | |
| Chromium | 50 | 50 | — | — | 1,700,007 | |
| Nickel | 50 | 50 | — | — | 170,022 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 25,500 | 25,500 | — | — | 280 | |
| Copper | 250 | 250 | — | — | 140,041 | |
| Chromium | 250 | 250 | — | — | 790,020 | |
| Nickel | 250 | 250 | — | — | 340,013 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 250 | 250 | — | — | 620,018 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 35,500 | 35,500 | — | — | 410 | |
| Copper | 50 | 50 | — | — | 150,032 | |
| Chromium | 50 | 50 | — | — | 820,009 | |
| Nickel | 50 | 50 | — | — | 360,007 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 50 | 50 | — | — | 640,010 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 33,400 | 33,400 | — | — | 1,000 | |
| Nickel | 50 | 50 | — | — | 340,009 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 50 | 50 | — | — | 770,010 | |
| Copper | 50 | 50 | — | — | 140,039 | |
| Manganese | 50 | 50 | — | — | 610,012 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SIMS BROTHERS INC (RECYCLING BLDG)
MARION, OH
|
Nickel | — | 107,926 | — | — |
|
SIMS BROTHERS INC (RECYCLING BLDG)
MARION, OH
|
Copper | — | 19,699 | — | — |
|
SIMS BROTHERS INC (RECYCLING BLDG)
MARION, OH
|
Chromium | — | 1,609,487 | — | — |
|
SIMS BROTHERS INC (RECYCLING BLDG)
MARION, OH
|
Manganese | — | 315,642 | — | — |
|
HANCOCK COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISTRICT LANDFILL
FINDLAY, OH
|
Certain glycol ethers | 664 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Jan 13, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 31, 2007 | May 31, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 31, 2007 | Jul 13, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 6, 2001 | May 23, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 9, 1994 | Sep 1, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 8, 1989 | Feb 22, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 8, 1989 | Mar 9, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Feb 6, 1989 | Mar 9, 1995 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3400755308 · Jan 10, 2014
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3400755310 · Aug 12, 2013
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD041349929-010 · Jun 14, 2007
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2004-5024 · Apr 16, 2004
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD041349929-009 · Apr 4, 2003
Director-Division Warning Letter
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD041349929-008 · Jan 3, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD041349929-007 · May 23, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD041349929-006 · Feb 26, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD041349929-005 · Oct 13, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD041349929-004 · Sep 1, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD041349929-003 · Aug 16, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD041349929-002 · Aug 24, 1989
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD041349929-001 · Aug 24, 1988
$10,000
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