AMSTED RAIL COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,402 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
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2100 GRIFFIN WHEEL DR
BESSEMER, AL 35020
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- JEFFERSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331513
- Inspections
- 6 · last Dec 29, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000366050
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 | 5,914 | — |
| 2016 | 1,402 | -76% |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 1,153 | 1,153 | — | — | 434 | |
| Manganese | 181 | 181 | — | — | 20,322 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 37 | 37 | — | — | 19,052 | |
| Lead | 31 | 31 | — | — | 2,032 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 5,265 | 5,265 | — | — | 1,866 | |
| Manganese | 475 | 475 | — | — | 60,799 | |
| Lead | 88 | 88 | — | — | 6,080 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 86 | 86 | — | — | 56,999 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS
HARVEY, IL
|
Manganese | 20,322 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES
DORA, AL
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Phenol | 434 | — | — | — |
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ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS
HARVEY, IL
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Lead | 2,032 | — | — | — |
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ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS
HARVEY, IL
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Zinc (fume or dust) | 19,052 | — | — | — |
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 Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 21, 2014 | Jun 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 12, 2013 | Mar 12, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 12, 2013 | Mar 12, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 12, 2013 | Mar 12, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 19, 2004 | Oct 15, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 1, 1996 | May 2, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 1, 1996 | May 2, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 1, 1996 | May 2, 1996 | 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.