Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
BLUFFTON MOTOR WORKS LLC
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $6,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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410 E SPRING ST
BLUFFTON, IN 46714
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- WELLS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335312
- Inspections
- 8 · last Aug 29, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $6,000 · last Jun 30, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000400174
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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 | 3 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | -100% |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 42,880 |
2018
2017
2016
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BLUESCOPE RECYCLING AND MATERIAL
WATERLOO, IN
|
Manganese | — | 20,673 | — | — |
|
BLUESCOPE RECYCLING AND MATERIAL
WATERLOO, IN
|
Lead | — | 57 | — | — |
|
BLUESCOPE RECYCLING AND MATERIAL
WATERLOO, IN
|
Nickel | — | 12,277 | — | — |
|
BLUESCOPE RECYCLING AND MATERIAL
WATERLOO, IN
|
Chromium | — | 28,840 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Chromium | 7 | — | — | — |
|
BLUESCOPE RECYCLING AND MATERIAL
WATERLOO, IN
|
Copper | — | 110,752 | — | — |
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 | Jun 30, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 10, 2022 | Apr 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 10, 2022 | Apr 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 10, 2022 | Apr 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 8, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 28, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 17, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 23, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 3, 2013 | Dec 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 3, 2013 | Dec 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Sep 3, 2013 | Dec 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 3, 2013 | Dec 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 17, 2010 | Jun 7, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 17, 2010 | Jun 7, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 16, 2007 | Oct 22, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 15, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 19, 2000 | Feb 27, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 24, 1997 | Oct 19, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 31, 1991 | Apr 10, 1992 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603295663 · Jun 30, 2022
$6,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603258343 · Jun 13, 2022
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000118737-010 · Mar 25, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601897414 · Jun 28, 2019
$1,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601879933 · Jun 11, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000118737-009 · Apr 2, 2018
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000118737-008 · Jun 16, 2015
$6,600
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000118737-007 · Feb 18, 2015
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000118737-006 · Nov 25, 2014
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000118737-005 · Jun 13, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000118737-004 · Jun 12, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000118737-003 · Oct 8, 2013
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000118737-002 · Oct 14, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000118737-001 · Oct 22, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND061574869-004 · Aug 10, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND061574869-003 · Feb 27, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND061574869-002 · Jul 31, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND061574869-001 · Feb 23, 1998
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