Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
KOSMOS CEMENT COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 80,237 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
15301 DIXIE HWY
LOUISVILLE, KY 40272
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- JEFFERSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327310
- Inspections
- 8 · last May 5, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 17, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110071045284
How This Compares
#58
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#1,260
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
3
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)
-89% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 75,764 | — |
| 2016 | 81,442 | +7% |
| 2017 | 80,237 | -1% |
| 2018 | 57,599 | -28% |
| 2019 | 15,948 | -72% |
| 2020 | 37,509 | +135% |
| 2021 | 38,890 | +4% |
| 2022 | 39,006 | 0% |
| 2023 | 9,059 | -77% |
| 2024 | 8,417 | -7% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 8,339 | 8,339 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 44 | 44 | — | — | 0 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 21 | 21 | — | — | 90,262 | |
| Lead compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 3 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 8,980 | 8,980 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 43 | 43 | — | — | 0 | |
| Chromium | 23 | 23 | — | — | 106,722 | |
| Lead compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 4 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 38,783 | 38,783 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 105 | 105 | — | — | 9 | |
| Chromium | 81 | 81 | — | — | 54,080 | |
| Mercury compounds | 37 | 37 | — | — | 0 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 38,529 | 38,529 | — | — | 5 | |
| Manganese compounds | 142 | 142 | — | — | 209,129 | |
| Lead compounds | 105 | 105 | — | — | 9 | |
| Chromium | 84 | 84 | — | — | 88,944 | |
| Mercury compounds | 30 | 30 | — | — | 0 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 37,140 | 37,140 | — | — | 10 | |
| Manganese compounds | 143 | 143 | — | — | 5,486 | |
| Lead compounds | 98 | 98 | — | — | 520 | |
| Chromium | 80 | 80 | — | — | 26,742 | |
| Mercury compounds | 48 | 48 | — | — | 20 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 15,425 | 15,425 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 301 | 301 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 90 | 90 | — | — | 22 | |
| Chromium | 74 | 74 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 57 | 57 | — | — | 10 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 57,147 | 57,147 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 308 | 308 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 88 | 88 | — | — | 61 | |
| Mercury compounds | 55 | 55 | — | — | 1 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 51,891 | 51,891 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 28,291 | 28,291 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 55 | 55 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 52,923 | 52,923 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 28,304 | 28,304 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 147 | 120 | — | 27 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 69 | 69 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 49,671 | 49,671 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 25,892 | 25,892 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 138 | 108 | — | 29 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 63 | 63 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 90,012 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 3 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
LOUISVILLE, KY
|
Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
HEPACO LLC
SHELBYVILLE, KY
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
LOUISVILLE, KY
|
Lead compounds | — | 3 | — | — |
|
HEPACO LLC
SHELBYVILLE, KY
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
OWEN CORPORATION
CORNERSVILLE, TN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 12,754 | — | — |
|
RED BALL RECYCLING
JEFFERSONVILLE, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 68,445 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF KENTUCKY LLC- OUTER LOOP RECYCLING AND D
LOUISVILLE, KY
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 250 | — | — | — |
|
MIDWEST METALS
LOUISVILLE, KY
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 8,813 | — | — |
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 | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 5, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 15, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Nov 17, 2020 | Mar 3, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Sep 9, 2015 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 26, 2001 | Jul 26, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 5, 1994 | Dec 5, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 5, 1994 | Dec 5, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Aug 1, 1993 | Sep 2, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 25, 1993 | Jul 14, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 25, 1993 | Jun 25, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 25, 1993 | Jul 1, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 13, 1990 | Aug 23, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Incinerators | Nov 6, 1989 | Dec 24, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 5, 1989 | Aug 7, 1989 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.50 mg/L | 10.00 | +205% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.50 mg/L | 15.00 | +103% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 122.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +205% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 122.00 mg/L | 80.00 | +53% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.30 mg/L | 40.00 | +13% | Apr 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-1997-0512
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602426906 · Feb 17, 2021
$37,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602384055 · Jan 14, 2021
Judicial
· Case 04-2009-9009 · Nov 29, 2016
$1,174,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2015-4250 · Sep 30, 2015
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2006-2029 · Jul 28, 2006
$4,640
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-1998-0129 · Mar 27, 1998
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD024111981-APT · Sep 22, 1993
$18,700
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD024111981-000 · Jul 2, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD024111981-002 · Aug 13, 1990
FINAL 3008(H) I.S. CA ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD024111981-001 · Aug 7, 1989
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