TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
OWEN STEEL CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 66 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
-
2485 SOUTH BELTLINE BOULEVARD
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
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- RICHLAND County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332312
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jul 19, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110001674796
How This Compares
#333
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#10,224
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)
+1335% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 41 | — |
| 2016 | 105 | +156% |
| 2017 | 66 | -37% |
| 2018 | 96 | +45% |
| 2019 | 1,095 | +1040% |
| 2020 | 114 | -90% |
| 2021 | 79 | -31% |
| 2022 | 78 | -1% |
| 2023 | 477 | +513% |
| 2024 | 588 | +23% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 539 | 417 | 122 | — | 1,090 | |
| Manganese compounds | 38 | 37 | 1 | — | 11,280 | |
| Lead compounds | 8 | — | 8 | — | 880 | |
| Nickel compounds | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 22,400 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 432 | 367 | 65 | — | 690 | |
| Manganese compounds | 39 | 38 | 1 | — | 12,470 | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | — | 3 | — | 954 | |
| Nickel compounds | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 24,320 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 610 | |
| Manganese compounds | 74 | 73 | 1 | — | 7,800 | |
| Nickel compounds | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 15,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 553 | |
| Manganese compounds | 76 | 75 | 1 | — | 8,250 | |
| Nickel compounds | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 14,300 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 687 | |
| Manganese compounds | 109 | 108 | 1 | — | 10,340 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | 17,730 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,110 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,011 | 975 | 36 | — | 1,250 | |
| Manganese compounds | 80 | 79 | 1 | — | 13,900 | |
| Nickel compounds | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 28,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,070 | |
| Manganese compounds | 91 | 90 | 1 | — | 14,400 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | 37,300 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,009 | |
| Manganese compounds | 62 | 61 | 1 | — | 12,410 | |
| Nickel compounds | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 25,620 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 956 | |
| Manganese compounds | 98 | 97 | 1 | — | 12,650 | |
| Nickel compounds | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | 24,400 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 944 | |
| Manganese compounds | 34 | 33 | 1 | — | 12,400 | |
| Nickel compounds | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | 24,100 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | 22,400 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 11,280 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 880 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MID-CAROLLINA STEEL & RECYCLING
COLUMBIA, SC
|
Lead compounds | — | 880 | — | — |
|
MID-CAROLLINA STEEL & RECYCLING
COLUMBIA, SC
|
Nickel compounds | — | 22,400 | — | — |
|
MID-CAROLLINA STEEL & RECYCLING
COLUMBIA, SC
|
Manganese compounds | — | 11,280 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS
DENTON, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 1,090 | — | — | — |
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 | FRV | Nov 10, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 24, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 29, 2019 | May 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 29, 2019 | May 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 20, 2015 | Feb 25, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 20, 2015 | Feb 25, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 20, 2015 | Feb 25, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 20, 2015 | Feb 25, 2015 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603886737 · Feb 29, 2024
RETURN TO COMPLIANCE LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD980803431-001 · May 6, 2019
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