KME
Quick Summary
- •Released 36,094 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
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1 INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX
NESQUEHONING, PA 18240
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- CARBON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336211
- Inspections
- 2 · last Apr 4, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 4, 2011
- Registry ID
- 110000335361
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 56,146 | — |
| 2016 | 45,318 | -19% |
| 2017 | 36,094 | -20% |
| 2018 | 10,788 | -70% |
| 2019 | 10,960 | +2% |
| 2020 | 4,281 | -61% |
| 2021 | 7,683 | +79% |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,561 | 2,561 | — | — | 13,880 | |
| Toluene | 2,561 | 2,561 | — | — | 13,867 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,561 | 2,561 | — | — | 13,867 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,070 | 1,070 | — | — | 3,982 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,070 | 1,070 | — | — | 3,982 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,070 | 1,070 | — | — | 3,982 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,070 | 1,070 | — | — | 3,982 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,740 | 2,740 | — | — | 4,452 | |
| Toluene | 2,740 | 2,740 | — | — | 4,452 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,740 | 2,740 | — | — | 4,452 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,740 | 2,740 | — | — | 4,452 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | 2,697 | 2,697 | — | — | 5,266 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,697 | 2,697 | — | — | 5,266 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 2,697 | 2,697 | — | — | 5,266 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,697 | 2,697 | — | — | 5,266 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 10,561 | 10,561 | — | — | 14,786 | |
| Methanol | 9,682 | 9,682 | — | — | 13,555 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 8,804 | 8,804 | — | — | 12,325 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7,047 | 7,047 | — | — | 9,865 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 13,260 | 13,260 | — | — | 13,495 | |
| Methanol | 12,157 | 12,157 | — | — | 12,372 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 11,054 | 11,054 | — | — | 11,249 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 8,847 | 8,847 | — | — | 9,004 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 16,428 | 16,428 | — | — | 12,439 | |
| Methanol | 15,062 | 15,062 | — | — | 11,404 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 13,695 | 13,695 | — | — | 10,369 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10,961 | 10,961 | — | — | 8,299 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 5,266 | — | — |
| Toluene | — | 5,266 | — | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 5,266 | — | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 5,266 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
LINDEN, NJ
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 9,865 | — | — |
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SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
LINDEN, NJ
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Methanol | — | 13,555 | — | — |
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SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
LINDEN, NJ
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Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 12,325 | — | — |
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SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
LINDEN, NJ
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Toluene | — | 14,786 | — | — |
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 | Feb 22, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 6, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Aug 13, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 12, 2011 | May 18, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 2, 1999 | Nov 8, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 19, 1993 | Dec 2, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 19, 1993 | Mar 31, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 19, 1993 | Mar 31, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 1, 1989 | Nov 27, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 18, 1988 | Jan 25, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 27, 1987 | Jan 25, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 15, 1986 | Oct 17, 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.