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CATERPILLAR INCORPORATED
Quick Summary
- •Released 220 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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3701 SOUTH STREET
LAFAYETTE, IN 47905
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- TIPPECANOE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 333618
- Inspections
- 3 · last Sep 19, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $500 · last Jan 9, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000404278
How This Compares
#496
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#9,068
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)
-29% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 221 | — |
| 2016 | 221 | 0% |
| 2017 | 220 | -0% |
| 2018 | 105 | -52% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 74 | — |
| 2021 | 155 | +111% |
| 2022 | 221 | +42% |
| 2023 | 221 | 0% |
| 2024 | 158 | -29% |
2024
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 2,329 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 15,398 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 6,690 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 221 | 221 | — | — | 1,315 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 4,998 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 12,786 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 1,594 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 221 | 221 | — | — | 333 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 3,547 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 1,483 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 10,175 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 155 | 155 | — | — | 226 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 8,104 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 2,658 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 1,193 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 74 | 74 | — | — | 96 |
2019
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 6,818 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 6,935 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 1,610 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 105 | 105 | — | — | 26,198 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 6,400 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 3,537 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 220 | 220 | — | — | 24,320 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
COVANTA INDIANAPOLIS INCORPORATED
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 85 | — |
|
OSCAR WINSKI COMPANY
LAFAYETTE, IN
|
Chromium | — | 2,524 | — | — |
|
COVANTA INDIANAPOLIS INCORPORATED
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Chromium | — | 2 | — | — |
|
COVANTA INDIANAPOLIS INCORPORATED
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Copper | — | 16 | — | — |
|
OSCAR WINSKI COMPANY
LAFAYETTE, IN
|
Copper | — | 7,980 | — | — |
|
COVANTA INDIANAPOLIS INCORPORATED
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Nickel | — | 2 | — | — |
|
OSCAR WINSKI COMPANY
LAFAYETTE, IN
|
Nickel | — | 1,158 | — | — |
|
COVANTA INDIANAPOLIS INCORPORATED
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Manganese | — | 143 | — | — |
|
OSCAR WINSKI COMPANY
LAFAYETTE, IN
|
Manganese | — | 20,010 | — | — |
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 | HPV | Jan 22, 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 21, 2011 | Oct 3, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 21, 2011 | Oct 3, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 5, 2008 | Nov 20, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 5, 2008 | Nov 20, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 22, 2005 | Sep 2, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 8, 2002 | Mar 11, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Feb 8, 2002 | Mar 11, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 16, 1998 | Apr 16, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 16, 1998 | Apr 16, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 13, 1986 | Aug 4, 1986 | 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 3603501947 · Jan 9, 2023
$500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603458014 · Nov 22, 2022
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND000717991-001 · Oct 3, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND000717991-005 · Nov 20, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND000717991-004 · May 25, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND000717991-003 · Mar 14, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND000717991-002 · Jan 27, 1998
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