Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ESSEX FURUKAWA MAGNET WIRE USA LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 52,600 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 $21,300 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
120 SOUTHEAST PKWY
FRANKLIN, TN 37064
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- WILLIAMSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331420
- Inspections
- 6 · last Jul 18, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $21,300 · last Nov 17, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000589872
How This Compares
#67
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#1,635
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.
4
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
-33% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 60,855 | — |
| 2016 | 56,586 | -7% |
| 2017 | 52,600 | -7% |
| 2018 | 53,385 | +1% |
| 2019 | 13,306 | -75% |
| 2020 | 54,673 | +311% |
| 2021 | 58,990 | +8% |
| 2022 | 59,649 | +1% |
| 2023 | 60,646 | +2% |
| 2024 | 40,855 | -33% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 19,983 | 19,983 | — | — | 26,436 | |
| Phenol | 7,612 | 7,612 | — | — | 29,598 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 5,209 | 5,209 | — | — | 5,720 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4,704 | 4,704 | — | — | 4,440 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,004 | 2,004 | — | — | 3,352 | |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 601 | 601 | — | — | 7,149 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 838 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 220 | 220 | — | — | 208 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 22 | 21 | 1 | — | 4,841,375 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 26,824 | 26,824 | — | — | 22,992 | |
| Phenol | 13,493 | 13,493 | — | — | 10,920 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 9,542 | 9,542 | — | — | 2,105 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 5,808 | 5,808 | — | — | 3,785 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,826 | 2,826 | — | — | 2,269 | |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 1,101 | 1,101 | — | — | 2,631 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 756 | 756 | — | — | 567 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 272 | 272 | — | — | 178 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 24 | 24 | 0 | — | 5,672,463 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 24,634 | 24,634 | — | — | 23,355 | |
| Phenol | 15,591 | 15,591 | — | — | 12,723 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 6,556 | 6,556 | — | — | 3,839 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 5,842 | 5,842 | — | — | 2,441 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,401 | 3,401 | — | — | 3,773 | |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 2,432 | 2,432 | — | — | 3,191 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 861 | 861 | — | — | 942 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 304 | 304 | — | — | 180 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 28 | 26 | 2 | — | 4,941,824 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 22,965 | 22,965 | — | — | 23,104 | |
| Phenol | 17,550 | 17,550 | — | — | 27,180 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 7,255 | 7,255 | — | — | 4,322 | |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 3,795 | 3,795 | — | — | 6,524 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 3,161 | 3,161 | — | — | 5,219 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,116 | 3,116 | — | — | 6,632 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 779 | 779 | — | — | 1,708 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 341 | 341 | — | — | 202 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 28 | 23 | 5 | — | 3,612,305 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 18,138 | 18,138 | — | — | 27,531 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 16,917 | 16,917 | — | — | 19,118 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 7,245 | 7,245 | — | — | 3,189 | |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 4,085 | 4,085 | — | — | 6,622 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,655 | 3,655 | — | — | 5,368 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 3,354 | 3,354 | — | — | 5,298 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 914 | 914 | — | — | 1,343 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 340 | 340 | — | — | 149 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 25 | 20 | 5 | — | 2,770,379 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 8,939 | 8,939 | — | — | 3,787 | |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 4,367 | 4,367 | — | — | 5,690 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 20,448 | 20,448 | — | — | 21,070 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 10,231 | 10,231 | — | — | 27,136 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 8,494 | 8,494 | — | — | 6,611 | |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 5,138 | 5,138 | — | — | 5,291 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 4,198 | 4,198 | — | — | 4,235 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,525 | 3,525 | — | — | 7,337 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 881 | 881 | — | — | 1,776 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 397 | 397 | — | — | 310 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 73 | 22 | 51 | — | 4,181,783 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 17,921 | 17,921 | — | — | 3,592 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 13,219 | 13,219 | — | — | 26,890 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 9,301 | 9,301 | — | — | 2,805 | |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 4,844 | 4,844 | — | — | 2,000 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 3,956 | 3,956 | — | — | 1,500 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,320 | 2,320 | — | — | 755 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 580 | 580 | — | — | 7,237 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 436 | 436 | — | — | 505 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 23 | 18 | 5 | — | 3,849,078 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 20,398 | 20,398 | — | — | 23,717 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 10,648 | 10,648 | — | — | 21,680 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 10,159 | 10,159 | — | — | 4,007 | |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 4,857 | 4,857 | — | — | 2,567 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,822 | 4,822 | — | — | 26,191 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 3,998 | 3,998 | — | — | 2,031 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,205 | 1,205 | — | — | 6,547 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 476 | 476 | — | — | 175 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 23 | 18 | 5 | — | 4,158,377 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 22,740 | 22,740 | — | — | 17,102 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 10,613 | 10,613 | — | — | 16,136 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 9,632 | 9,632 | — | — | 2,920 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,853 | 5,853 | — | — | 19,147 | |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 5,544 | 5,544 | — | — | 1,839 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 4,535 | 4,535 | — | — | 1,454 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,463 | 1,463 | — | — | 4,787 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 451 | 451 | — | — | 128 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 24 | 20 | 4 | — | 2,968,621 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | 4,393 | 472,054 |
| Phenol | — | — | 22,764 | 648,716 |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | — | — | 5,491 | 45,820 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 837 | 31,884 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 3,350 | 127,534 |
| Copper | — | 4,841,375 | — | — |
| Cumene | — | — | 207 | 13,768 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 4,410 | 293,742 |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 26,264 | 435,958 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 4,410 | — |
|
NASHVILLE BARREL & DRUM, INC
FAIRVIEW, TN
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 30 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 1,207 |
|
NASHVILLE BARREL & DRUM, INC
FAIRVIEW, TN
|
Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 120 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 6,218 |
|
NASHVILLE BARREL & DRUM, INC
FAIRVIEW, TN
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 616 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Cumene | — | — | 207 | — |
|
NASHVILLE BARREL & DRUM, INC
FAIRVIEW, TN
|
Cumene | — | — | — | 1 |
|
NASHVILLE BARREL & DRUM, INC
FAIRVIEW, TN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 1 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 837 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 26,264 | — |
|
NASHVILLE BARREL & DRUM, INC
FAIRVIEW, TN
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 172 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 3,350 | — |
|
NASHVILLE BARREL & DRUM, INC
FAIRVIEW, TN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 2 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
2,4-Dimethylphenol | — | — | 5,491 | — |
|
NASHVILLE BARREL & DRUM, INC
FAIRVIEW, TN
|
2,4-Dimethylphenol | — | — | — | 149 |
|
AQUA TREAT INC.
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Copper | — | 1,334 | — | — |
|
M AND M METALS INTERNATIONAL INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Copper | — | 14,553 | — | — |
|
ESSEX GROUP INCORPORATED
COLUMBIA CITY, IN
|
Copper | — | 4,825,488 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 0 | CITY OF FRANKLIN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, FRANKLIN |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 18, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 9, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 9, 2025 | Mar 10, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jan 30, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 16, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 18, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 17, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Mar 3, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 3, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 24, 2021 | Jun 9, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 24, 2021 | Mar 24, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jan 25, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 13, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 25, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Mar 6, 2017 | Dec 21, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 10, 2014 | Feb 20, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 10, 2014 | Feb 20, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 15, 1994 | May 4, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 12, 1990 | May 30, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 12, 1990 | May 30, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 1, 1988 | May 19, 1988 | 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
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604629666 · Nov 17, 2025
$9,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604480427 · Aug 14, 2025
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604022393 · Jul 1, 2024
$1,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603867008 · Mar 26, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603852483 · Feb 1, 2024
$1,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603762166 · Oct 20, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603711760 · Sep 11, 2023
$1,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603579446 · Apr 19, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603328130 · Aug 23, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603243143 · Jun 6, 2022
$5,550
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603011426 · Mar 8, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602822038 · Sep 8, 2021
$2,250
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602797984 · Aug 24, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602396259 · Jan 27, 2021
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602333867 · Nov 16, 2020
$2,250
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602238025 · Aug 31, 2020
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601512636 · Jul 31, 2018
$2,250
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601417548 · Apr 16, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601185356 · Sep 28, 2017
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601163046 · Sep 1, 2017
$46,750
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