GRIFFIN WHEEL COLUMBUS PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 7,410 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
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3900 BIXBY RD.
GROVEPORT, OH 43125
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- FRANKLIN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331513
- Inspections
- 4 · last Sep 8, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 7, 2006
- Registry ID
- 110000381943
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,910 | — |
| 2016 | 7,210 | +4% |
| 2017 | 7,410 | +3% |
| 2018 | 8,580 | +16% |
| 2019 | 670 | -92% |
| 2020 | 5,780 | +763% |
| 2021 | 5,840 | +1% |
| 2022 | 8,160 | +40% |
| 2023 | 8,980 | +10% |
| 2024 | 6,250 | -30% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 2,940 | 2,940 | — | — | 136,246 | |
| Phenol | 1,730 | 1,730 | — | — | 2,533 | |
| Manganese | 1,290 | 1,290 | — | — | 122,622 | |
| Lead | 290 | 290 | — | — | 11,354 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 3,720 | 3,720 | — | — | 150,005 | |
| Manganese | 3,040 | 3,040 | — | — | 135,005 | |
| Phenol | 1,490 | 1,490 | — | — | 1,789 | |
| Lead | 730 | 730 | — | — | 12,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 3,430 | 3,430 | — | — | 126,256 | |
| Manganese | 2,870 | 2,870 | — | — | 113,630 | |
| Phenol | 1,200 | 1,200 | — | — | 1,600 | |
| Lead | 660 | 660 | — | — | 10,521 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 2,340 | 2,340 | — | — | 102,822 | |
| Manganese | 1,960 | 1,960 | — | — | 90,434 | |
| Phenol | 1,080 | 1,080 | — | — | 1,323 | |
| Lead | 460 | 460 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 2,340 | 2,340 | — | — | 107,001 | |
| Manganese | 1,960 | 1,960 | — | — | 96,301 | |
| Phenol | 1,020 | 1,020 | — | — | 1,600 | |
| Lead | 460 | 460 | — | — | 8,917 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 670 | 670 | — | — | 11,785 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 3,470 | 3,470 | — | — | 144,994 | |
| Manganese | 2,870 | 2,870 | — | — | 130,494 | |
| Phenol | 1,570 | 1,570 | — | — | 3,188 | |
| Lead | 670 | 670 | — | — | 12,083 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 3,040 | 3,040 | — | — | 128,956 | |
| Manganese | 2,270 | 2,270 | — | — | 116,061 | |
| Phenol | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 2,621 | |
| Lead | 600 | 600 | — | — | 10,746 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 3,080 | 3,080 | — | — | 105,443 | |
| Manganese | 2,250 | 2,250 | — | — | 94,899 | |
| Phenol | 1,270 | 1,270 | — | — | 1,978 | |
| Lead | 610 | 610 | — | — | 8,787 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 2,580 | 2,580 | — | — | 132,098 | |
| Manganese | 2,100 | 2,100 | — | — | 118,888 | |
| Phenol | 1,730 | 1,730 | — | — | 2,444 | |
| Lead | 500 | 500 | — | — | 11,008 | ♦ 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
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Phenol | 2,533 | — | — | — |
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ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
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Lead | 11,354 | — | — | — |
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ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
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Manganese | 122,622 | — | — | — |
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ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
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Zinc (fume or dust) | 136,246 | — | — | — |
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 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 12, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 24, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 30, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 28, 2016 | Jan 23, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 17, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 27, 2012 | Nov 27, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 27, 2012 | Nov 27, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 1, 2006 | Dec 26, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 1, 2006 | Dec 26, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 1, 2006 | Dec 26, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 1, 2006 | Dec 26, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 1, 2006 | Nov 7, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 30, 2002 | Jun 7, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Landfills RCRAInfo V3 Violation | Apr 30, 2002 | Jun 7, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 30, 2002 | Jun 7, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 30, 2002 | Aug 15, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Definitions | Apr 30, 2002 | Apr 30, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 30, 2002 | Aug 15, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 30, 2002 | Jun 7, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 26, 1997 | Dec 12, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 5, 1991 | Jan 10, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 5, 1991 | Jan 10, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 5, 1991 | Jan 10, 1992 | 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.