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TOWER STRUCTRUAL LAMINATING INCORPORATED
Quick Summary
- •Released 105,845 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
-
1491 GERBER ST
LIGONIER, IN 46767
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- NOBLE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326199
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jan 3, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 17, 2005
- Registry ID
- 110000400762
How This Compares
#66
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#1,056
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 (2015–2024)
+1150% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,272 | — |
| 2016 | 2,403 | +89% |
| 2017 | 105,845 | +4305% |
| 2018 | 108,316 | +2% |
| 2019 | 139,558 | +29% |
| 2020 | 80,289 | -42% |
| 2021 | 107,456 | +34% |
| 2022 | 60,248 | -44% |
| 2023 | 56,932 | -6% |
| 2024 | 15,899 | -72% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 15,899 | 15,899 | — | — | 10,510 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 56,932 | 56,932 | — | — | 2,917 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 60,248 | 60,248 | — | — | 2,016 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 107,456 | 107,456 | — | — | 2,677 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 80,289 | 80,289 | — | — | 2,989 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 139,558 | 139,558 | — | — | 4,522 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 108,316 | 108,316 | — | — | 2,233 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 105,845 | 105,845 | — | — | 3,015 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 2,403 | 2,403 | — | — | 2,624 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 1,272 | 1,272 | — | — | 2,299 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | — | — | 1,455 | 9,055 |
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
|
Styrene | — | — | 1,455 | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 9,055 |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 28, 2020 | Dec 16, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Aug 11, 2020 | Jan 15, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 18, 2017 | Jun 21, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 18, 2014 | May 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 5, 2010 | Dec 14, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 10, 2007 | Sep 27, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 1, 2003 | Nov 30, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 1, 2003 | Nov 30, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 1, 2003 | Nov 30, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Oct 1, 2003 | Nov 30, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Oct 1, 2003 | Nov 30, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 1, 2003 | Nov 30, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 12, 2000 | Jan 8, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 12, 2000 | Jan 8, 2001 | 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-INR000005801-010 · Aug 12, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000005801-009 · May 31, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000005801-008 · Apr 8, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000005801-007 · Dec 14, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000005801-006 · May 15, 2007
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000005801-005 · Jun 17, 2005
$39,000
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000005801-004 · May 11, 2005
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000005801-003 · May 3, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000005801-002 · May 3, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000005801-001 · Jun 22, 2000
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