Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
LEHIGH SPECIALTY MELTING INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 632 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
-
107 GERTRUDE ST
LATROBE, PA 15650
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- WESTMORELAND County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331513
- Inspections
- 4 · last Nov 30, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 9, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110000330204
How This Compares
#393
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#7,657
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
5
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)
-91% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,627 | — |
| 2016 | 539 | -67% |
| 2017 | 632 | +17% |
| 2018 | 674 | +7% |
| 2019 | 474 | -30% |
| 2020 | 488 | +3% |
| 2021 | 444 | -9% |
| 2022 | 532 | +20% |
| 2023 | 470 | -12% |
| 2024 | 145 | -69% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 84 | 84 | — | — | 17,338 | |
| Nickel compounds | 31 | 8 | 22 | — | 616 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 29 | 29 | — | — | 1,807 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 357 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 373 | 361 | 12 | — | 26,016 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 73 | 73 | — | — | 2,359 | |
| Nickel compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 2,093 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 562 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 433 | 414 | 19 | — | 13,440 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 90 | 90 | — | — | 1,518 | |
| Lead compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 315 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 364 | 345 | 19 | — | 15,001 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 72 | 72 | — | — | 1,686 | |
| Lead compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 335 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 390 | 370 | 21 | — | 15,262 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 73 | 73 | — | — | 1,430 | |
| Nickel compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 120 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 319 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 398 | 380 | 18 | — | 16,829 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 76 | 76 | — | — | 1,537 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 542 | 517 | 25 | — | 23,925 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 99 | 99 | — | — | 1,975 | |
| Nickel compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 188 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 466 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 501 | 488 | 13 | — | 18,775 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 99 | 99 | — | — | 1,885 | |
| Nickel compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 158 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 402 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 421 | 415 | 6 | — | 18,319 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 88 | 88 | — | — | 1,647 | |
| Nickel compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 149 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 393 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 801 | 793 | 8 | — | 43,824 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 598 | 598 | — | — | 31,330 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 171 | 171 | — | — | 3,477 | |
| Nickel compounds | 39 | 39 | — | — | 313 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | 854 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
USA VALLEY LANDFILL
IRWIN, PA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,425 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 39 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 343 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Nickel compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Nickel compounds | 29 | — | — | — |
|
USA VALLEY LANDFILL
IRWIN, PA
|
Nickel compounds | 586 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Lead compounds | 46 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Lead compounds | 69 | — | — | — |
|
USA VALLEY LANDFILL
IRWIN, PA
|
Lead compounds | 243 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 3,255 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Manganese compounds | 3,075 | — | — | — |
|
USA VALLEY LANDFILL
IRWIN, PA
|
Manganese compounds | 11,008 | — | — | — |
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 | Jun 14, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jan 31, 2020 | Mar 9, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 19, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 9, 2016 | Dec 6, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 9, 2016 | Sep 9, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 9, 2016 | Sep 9, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 7, 2009 | Jan 7, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 18, 2008 | Jan 18, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 17, 2005 | Aug 17, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 10, 1999 | Jan 13, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 10, 1999 | Jan 21, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 22, 1991 | Oct 8, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 19, 1989 | Mar 22, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 9, 1988 | Mar 22, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 24, 1987 | Sep 2, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 24, 1987 | Sep 2, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 11, 1986 | Sep 11, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 15, 1986 | Aug 9, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 24, 1986 | Jun 24, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 24, 1986 | Jun 24, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 24, 1986 | Jun 24, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 7, 1985 | Aug 15, 1986 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese, total [as Mn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.70 mg/L | 1.00 | +70% | Oct 2024 | Resolved |
| Manganese, total [as Mn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.28 mg/L | 2.00 | +14% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Manganese, total [as Mn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.48 mg/L | 2.00 | +24% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Manganese, total [as Mn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.28 mg/L | 1.00 | +128% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Manganese, total [as Mn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.37 mg/L | 2.00 | +219% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Manganese, total [as Mn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.56 mg/L | 1.00 | +356% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| Manganese, total [as Mn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.25 mg/L | 1.00 | +225% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Manganese, total [as Mn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.14 mg/L | 2.00 | +107% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Manganese, total [as Mn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.57 mg/L | 2.00 | +29% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Manganese, total [as Mn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.97 mg/L | 1.00 | +97% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Manganese, total [as Mn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.51 mg/L | 2.00 | +26% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Manganese, total [as Mn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.78 mg/L | 1.00 | +78% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.34 mg/L | 3.00 | +78% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.90 mg/L | 30.00 | +163% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.94 mg/L | 1.50 | +96% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.00 mg/L | 0.75 | +300% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 151.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +152% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.63 mg/L | 0.75 | +117% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +30% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.40 mg/L | 30.00 | +31% | Mar 2017 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602499514 · Mar 9, 2020
$2,250
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602507266 · Jan 31, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD000433466-100 · Sep 27, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2001-6022 · Nov 29, 2001
$14,350
INITIAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD000433466-000 · Dec 16, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD000433466-007 · Mar 22, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD000433466-005 · Feb 14, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD000433466-006 · Jun 19, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD000433466-004 · Aug 9, 1988
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD000433466-003 · Sep 11, 1986
$500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD000433466-002 · Aug 15, 1986
$500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD000433466-001 · Aug 7, 1985
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