OKAMOTO SANDUSKY MANUFACTURING, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 9,020 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 $8,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
3130 W MONROE ST
SANDUSKY, OH 44870
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- ERIE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336360
- Inspections
- 6 · last Nov 13, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $8,000 · last May 21, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000391754
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
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 | 6,928 | — |
| 2016 | 8,168 | +18% |
| 2017 | 9,020 | +10% |
| 2018 | 7,822 | -13% |
| 2019 | 3,390 | -57% |
| 2020 | 3,609 | +6% |
| 2021 | 3,363 | -7% |
| 2022 | 4,502 | +34% |
| 2023 | 9,300 | +107% |
| 2024 | 11,003 | +18% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 4,846 | 4,846 | — | — | 29,765 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 4,396 | 4,396 | — | — | 22,766 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 1,761 | 1,761 | — | — | 12,658 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 3,810 | 3,810 | — | — | 19,447 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 3,691 | 3,691 | — | — | 28,604 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 1,799 | 1,799 | — | — | 10,516 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 1,799 | 1,799 | — | — | 12,718 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 1,457 | 1,457 | — | — | 15,898 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,246 | 1,246 | — | — | 9,540 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 1,203 | 1,203 | — | — | 12,564 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 1,195 | 1,195 | — | — | 15,705 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 965 | 965 | — | — | 9,423 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 1,266 | 1,266 | — | — | 7,306 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 1,260 | 1,260 | — | — | 10,959 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,083 | 1,083 | — | — | 8,219 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,716 | 1,716 | — | — | 13,268 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,674 | 1,674 | — | — | 10,855 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 2,387 | 2,387 | — | — | 11,493 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,107 | 2,107 | — | — | 10,535 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,758 | 1,758 | — | — | 8,620 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 1,570 | 1,570 | — | — | 7,662 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 2,911 | 2,911 | — | — | 16,570 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,571 | 2,571 | — | — | 14,632 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,833 | 1,833 | — | — | 11,355 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 1,705 | 1,705 | — | — | 10,474 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 2,552 | 2,552 | — | — | 15,309 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,254 | 2,254 | — | — | 13,519 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,749 | 1,749 | — | — | 10,491 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 1,613 | 1,613 | — | — | 9,677 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 2,092 | 2,092 | — | — | 9,094 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,714 | 1,714 | — | — | 7,450 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 1,568 | 1,568 | — | — | 6,815 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,554 | 1,554 | — | — | 6,754 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | 1,471 | 11,187 | 78,896 |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 12,106 | 17,659 | 54,612 |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | 4,553 | 18,213 | 63,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Cyclohexane | — | 1,471 | — | — |
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES USA INC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 11,187 | — |
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES USA INC
FREEDOM, PA
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | 18,213 | — |
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES USA INC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 17,659 | — |
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 | Nov 8, 2024 | May 21, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 8, 2024 | Nov 8, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 27, 2024 | May 21, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 27, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 22, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 22, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 13, 2023 | Aug 2, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 13, 2023 | Aug 16, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 13, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jul 13, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 6, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 22, 2018 | May 25, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 22, 2018 | May 25, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 22, 2018 | May 22, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 17, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 15, 2015 | Feb 5, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 24, 2013 | Apr 25, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 24, 2013 | Apr 25, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 24, 2013 | Jan 24, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 24, 2013 | Jan 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 12, 2004 | May 18, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 12, 2004 | Aug 2, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 27, 2001 | Dec 13, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 27, 2001 | Jan 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Definitions | Apr 27, 2001 | Aug 3, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 27, 2001 | Dec 13, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 27, 2001 | Jan 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 27, 2001 | Jan 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 19, 1998 | Jun 10, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 19, 1998 | Jan 15, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Aug 19, 1998 | Jan 15, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 19, 1998 | Jun 10, 1999 | 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.