Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
STEELFAB INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 13,829 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
-
8623 OLD DOWD RD.
CHARLOTTE, NC 28214
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- MECKLENBURG County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332312
- Inspections
- 6 · last Aug 27, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 17, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000349454
How This Compares
#147
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#3,425
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
-80% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,749 | — |
| 2016 | 24,711 | +799% |
| 2017 | 13,829 | -44% |
| 2018 | 1,211 | -91% |
| 2019 | 81 | -93% |
| 2020 | 1,143 | +1305% |
| 2021 | 1,059 | -7% |
| 2022 | 550 | -48% |
| 2023 | 502 | -9% |
| 2024 | 562 | +12% |
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | 81 | 81 | — | — | — |
2018
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 12,740 | 12,740 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 353 | 353 | — | — | 70,682 | |
| Copper | 235 | 100 | 136 | — | 96,385 | |
| Nickel | 235 | 235 | — | — | 112,770 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 159 | 159 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | 68 | 68 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 24 | 24 | — | — | 64,578 | |
| Lead | 15 | 15 | — | — | 4,498 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 22,699 | 22,699 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 585 | 585 | — | — | 56,173 | |
| Copper | 474 | 474 | — | — | 76,600 | |
| Nickel | 466 | 466 | — | — | 89,622 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 260 | 260 | — | — | 51,322 | |
| Propylene | 133 | 133 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | 76 | 76 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 19 | 19 | — | — | 3,575 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 633 | 633 | — | — | 72,983 | |
| Copper | 519 | 513 | 5 | — | 98,521 | |
| Nickel | 504 | 504 | — | — | 116,440 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 424 | 424 | — | — | 59,713 | |
| Chromium | 281 | 281 | — | — | 66,680 | |
| Propylene | 269 | 269 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | 82 | 82 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 37 | 21 | 17 | — | 4,644 | ♦ 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NUCOR RECYCLING SERVICES
GASTONIA, NC
|
Copper | — | 134,580 | — | — |
|
NUCOR RECYCLING SERVICES
GASTONIA, NC
|
Manganese | — | 98,692 | — | — |
|
NUCOR RECYCLING SERVICES
GASTONIA, NC
|
Nickel | — | 157,459 | — | — |
|
NUCOR RECYCLING SERVICES
GASTONIA, NC
|
Lead | — | 6,280 | — | — |
|
NUCOR RECYCLING SERVICES
GASTONIA, NC
|
Chromium | — | 90,169 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Aug 31, 2023 | Nov 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Aug 31, 2023 | Nov 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 31, 2023 | Nov 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 17, 2019 | May 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 29, 2018 | Jan 21, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 29, 2018 | Jan 21, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jun 22, 2017 | Nov 3, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 28, 2016 | Oct 31, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Jan 27, 2016 | May 2, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 27, 2016 | May 2, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 27, 2016 | May 2, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 27, 2016 | May 2, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 30, 1992 | Dec 31, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 30, 1992 | Dec 31, 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD168407633-008 · Oct 19, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601864338 · Apr 17, 2019
$2,370
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD168407633-006 · Dec 21, 2018
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2017-2011 · Aug 1, 2017
$487,380
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601125955 · Jul 26, 2017
$12,385
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600838667 · Sep 28, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD168407633-005 · Feb 17, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD168407633-002 · Nov 30, 1992
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