Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
APEX TOOL GROUP LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 59,128 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 $15,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1150 CLIPPER RD
SUMTER, SC 29150
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- SUMTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332216
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jun 7, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $15,000 · last Feb 22, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110004938346
How This Compares
#68
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#1,514
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
8
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 168 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | -100% |
| 2017 | 59,128 | — |
| 2018 | 55,615 | -6% |
| 2019 | 77,821 | +40% |
| 2020 | 9 | -100% |
| 2021 | 6 | -34% |
| 2022 | 179 | +2834% |
| 2023 | 135 | -25% |
| 2024 | 0 | -100% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 135 | 135 | — | — | 31 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 179 | 179 | — | — | 50 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 6,060 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 2,928 | |
| Methanol | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 71 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 5,856 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 12,120 | |
| Methanol | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 71 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | 43,394 | 43,394 | — | — | 21,731 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 34,400 | 34,400 | — | — | 18,156 | |
| Methanol | 27 | 27 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 151 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 28,593 | 28,593 | — | — | 10,461 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 27,000 | 27,000 | — | — | 1,541 | |
| Methanol | 22 | 22 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 89 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium nitrite | 29,973 | 29,973 | — | — | 38,591 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 28,593 | 28,593 | — | — | 18,233 | |
| Methanol | 562 | 562 | — | — | 38 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | 94,939 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 52 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 11,713 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 13,163 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 33,891 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 14,695 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1,327 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 168 | 168 | — | — | 146 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | 22 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WESTERN PIEDMONT METAL INC.
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Lead | — | 22 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0 | SUMTER POCATALIGO RIVER WWTP, SUMTER |
| Sodium nitrite | 29,973 | SUMTER POCATALIGO RIVER WWTP, SUMTER |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 18,233 | SUMTER POCATALIGO RIVER WWTP, SUMTER |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Jul 9, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Jun 21, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Conduct Inspections | Jun 21, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - CWA §308 Failure to submit required permit application information | Jun 17, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Application Incomplete | Jun 17, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 17, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 29, 2021 | Jan 27, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 29, 2021 | Jan 27, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 29, 2021 | Jan 27, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jun 29, 2021 | Jan 27, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 29, 2021 | Jan 27, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 20, 2007 | Sep 20, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 20, 2007 | Sep 20, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 15, 1994 | Mar 4, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 14, 1991 | Nov 8, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 23, 1988 | Nov 4, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 18, 1986 | May 30, 1986 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.81 kg/d | 4.72 | +23% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.90 mg/L | 8.72 | +9% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.41 kg/d | 2.36 | +2% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.40 mg/L | 8.72 | +4% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.53 mg/L | 8.72 | +2% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.16 kg/d | 4.72 | +30% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.65 kg/d | 2.36 | +54% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.10 mg/L | 6.83 | +209% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.10 mg/L | 20.00 | +6% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.39 kg/d | 4.72 | +311% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.39 kg/d | 2.36 | +721% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.90 mg/L | 8.72 | +21% | Sep 2015 | Open |
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.
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD067012070-001 · Oct 4, 2021
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD067012070-000 · Feb 17, 1994
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