Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
MERSEN USA/ST MARYS
Quick Summary
- •Released 373 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 $39,956 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1032 TROUT RUN RD
SAINT MARYS, PA 15857
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- ELK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335991
- Inspections
- 4 · last Feb 12, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $39,956 · last Aug 8, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000330473
How This Compares
#435
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#8,308
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.
2
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)
+43% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 238 | — |
| 2016 | 249 | +5% |
| 2017 | 373 | +50% |
| 2018 | 1,070 | +186% |
| 2019 | 528 | -51% |
| 2020 | 240 | -55% |
| 2021 | 312 | +30% |
| 2022 | 446 | +43% |
| 2023 | 426 | -5% |
| 2024 | 340 | -20% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 274 | 274 | — | — | 4,709 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 52 | 52 | — | — | 899 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 8 | 4 | 5 | — | 144 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 56 | |
| Lead | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 140 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 353 | 353 | — | — | 5,440 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 62 | 62 | — | — | 957 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 4 | 4 | — | — | 60 | |
| Copper | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 35 | |
| Lead | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | 104 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 386 | 386 | — | — | 5,842 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 51 | 51 | — | — | 772 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 33 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 48 | |
| Lead | 2 | 0 | 2 | — | 30 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 262 | 262 | — | — | 4,806 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 40 | 40 | — | — | 747 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 4 | 4 | — | — | 72 | |
| Copper | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 707 | |
| Lead | 2 | 0 | 1 | — | 701 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 230 | 230 | — | — | 9,133 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 7 | 5 | 3 | — | 174 | |
| Lead | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 169 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 58 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 426 | 426 | — | — | 12,469 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 54 | 54 | — | — | 1,572 | |
| Naphthalene | 42 | 42 | — | — | 1,227 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 4 | 4 | — | — | 99 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 77 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 93 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 766 | 766 | — | — | 16,262 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 155 | 155 | — | — | 3,290 | |
| Naphthalene | 83 | 83 | — | — | 1,754 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Anthracene | 56 | 56 | — | — | 1,196 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 121 | |
| Copper | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 58 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 42 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 328 | 328 | — | — | 6,936 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 22 | 22 | — | — | 458 | |
| Lead | 13 | 0 | 13 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 11 | 4 | 8 | — | 9 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 211 | 211 | — | — | 4,113 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 21 | 0 | 20 | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 17 | 17 | — | — | 336 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 193 | 193 | — | — | 4,149 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 24 | 24 | — | — | 507 | |
| Copper | 11 | 3 | 8 | — | 23,461 | |
| Lead | 11 | 0 | 10 | — | 2,967 | ♦ 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.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 48 | — | 1,321 |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 4,055 | — | 111,431 |
| Lead | — | 135 | — | — |
| Naphthalene | — | 775 | — | 21,344 |
| Copper | — | 135 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DOMINION POWDERED METAL
ST MARYS, PA
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 7 | — | — |
|
CCT LABS
ST MARYS, PA
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 29 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES GREENTREE LDFL
KERSEY, PA
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 20 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Copper | — | 135 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Lead | — | 135 | — | — |
|
CCT LABS
ST MARYS, PA
|
Naphthalene | — | 461 | — | — |
|
DOMINION POWDERED METAL
ST MARYS, PA
|
Naphthalene | — | 116 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES GREENTREE LDFL
KERSEY, PA
|
Naphthalene | 323 | — | — | — |
|
CCT LABS
ST MARYS, PA
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 2,411 | — | — |
|
DOMINION POWDERED METAL
ST MARYS, PA
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 605 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES GREENTREE LDFL
KERSEY, PA
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1,693 | — | — | — |
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 5, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 26, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Aug 17, 2022 | Apr 12, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 16, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 16, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 18, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 16, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 14, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 22, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 22, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 27, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 23, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 16, 2017 | Nov 16, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 16, 2017 | Nov 16, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 16, 2017 | Dec 5, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 19, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 19, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 24, 2016 | Mar 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 24, 2016 | Mar 7, 2016 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603573433 · Apr 12, 2023
$34,772
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2012-0153 · Sep 28, 2012
$79,000
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