TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORP.
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,447 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
-
4700 BUFFALO AVE
NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304
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- NIAGARA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325181
- Inspections
- 5 · last Oct 17, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 27, 2002
- Registry ID
- 110000327361
How This Compares
#182
of 538 TRI reporters in NY
#6,651
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 (2015–2021)
-95% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 14,730 | — |
| 2016 | 7,478 | -49% |
| 2017 | 1,447 | -81% |
| 2018 | 895 | -38% |
| 2019 | 913 | +2% |
| 2020 | 871 | -5% |
| 2021 | 790 | -9% |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 583 | 583 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 207 | 207 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 614 | 614 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 256 | 256 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 18 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 123 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 649 | 649 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 263 | 263 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 60 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 87 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 652 | 652 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 242 | 242 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 72 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 1,829 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 941 | 941 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 505 | 505 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 506 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 101 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 5,802 | 5,745 | 57 | — | 87,174 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 968 | 968 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 494 | 494 | — | — | — | |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 213 | 212 | 1 | — | 32,369 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 4 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 93 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 10,442 | 10,387 | 55 | — | 119,414 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,957 | 2,957 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 972 | 972 | — | — | — | |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 307 | 307 | 0 | — | 41,951 | |
| Lead compounds | 51 | — | 51 | — | 5 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 162 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 157,642 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 17,301,360 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ALLIED WASTE NIAGARA FALLS LANDFILL, LLC
NIAGARA FALLS, NY
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES
DARLINGTON, PA
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 4 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 64 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK, LLC
LA PORTE, TX
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 33 |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Lead compounds | 496 | — | — | — |
|
EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES
DARLINGTON, PA
|
Lead compounds | 7 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK, LLC
LA PORTE, TX
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, NIAGARA FALLS |
| Lead compounds | 3 | CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, NIAGARA FALLS |
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 | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 8, 2017 | Aug 8, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 28, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 28, 2017 | Apr 6, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2017 | Apr 6, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Incinerators | Nov 3, 2000 | Nov 14, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 26, 1998 | Mar 15, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Incinerators | Aug 17, 1998 | Sep 21, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Incinerators | May 7, 1998 | Mar 15, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Incinerators | Jan 15, 1997 | Feb 11, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 3, 1993 | Jun 21, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 21, 1992 | Jan 5, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 13, 1990 | Oct 12, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 31, 1989 | Oct 12, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 15, 1987 | Oct 17, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 24, 1987 | Jul 26, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 29, 1987 | Jun 10, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 1, 1987 | Jun 1, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 30, 1986 | Aug 6, 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
· Case 02-2002-9201 · Aug 27, 2002
$7,460
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD000824482-001 · Feb 11, 1998
$4,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-N00001842 · Oct 26, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD000824482-000 · Nov 24, 1992
$26,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD000824482-007 · Aug 21, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD000824482-006 · Aug 22, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD000824482-005 · Oct 15, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD000824482-004 · Jul 24, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD000824482-002 · Jun 19, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD000824482-003 · May 1, 1987
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-N00000033 · Nov 26, 1984
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· Manufacturing
VAL KRO INC
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· Manufacturing
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· Administrative and Support and Waste Management
AUTO COLLISION & GLASS INC
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