BENCHMADE KNIFE COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 6 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 $11,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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300 BEAVERCREEK RD
OREGON CITY, OR 97045
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- CLACKAMAS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332215
- Inspections
- 3 · last Mar 28, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $11,000 · last Jun 16, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110004817413
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
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 | — |
| 2016 | 6 | 0% |
| 2017 | 6 | 0% |
| 2018 | 6 | +6% |
| 2020 | 8 | — |
| 2021 | 9 | +19% |
| 2022 | 11 | +17% |
| 2023 | 6 | -44% |
| 2024 | 4 | -37% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 4 | 4 | — | — | 36,679 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 6 | 6 | — | — | 33,287 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 11 | 11 | — | — | 40,286 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 9 | 9 | — | — | 41,824 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 8 | 8 | — | — | 40,054 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 6 | 6 | — | — | 45,448 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 32,352 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 26,747 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 24,103 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | 33,432 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
|
Chromium | 2,609 | — | — | — |
|
METRO METALS NORTHWEST INC
PORTLAND, OR
|
Chromium | — | 33,432 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Chromium | 20 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
Chromium | 618 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 0 | TRI CITY WATER POLUTION CONTROL PLANT, OREGON CITY |
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 Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 28, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 28, 2024 | Apr 2, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 7, 2019 | Sep 11, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 7, 2019 | Jul 30, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 7, 2019 | Jun 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 7, 2019 | Jun 3, 2019 | 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.