Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
LINCOLN ELECTRIC CO *
Quick Summary
- •Released 748 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
-
22801 SAINT CLAIR AVENUE
CLEVELAND, OH 44117
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- CUYAHOGA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 333992
- Inspections
- 3 · last May 1, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 11, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110001620121
How This Compares
#550
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#7,472
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
1
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)
+144% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 750 | — |
| 2016 | 672 | -10% |
| 2017 | 748 | +11% |
| 2018 | 754 | +1% |
| 2019 | 109 | -85% |
| 2020 | 1,006 | +820% |
| 2021 | 1,004 | -0% |
| 2022 | 1,497 | +49% |
| 2023 | 1,697 | +13% |
| 2024 | 1,833 | +8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 1,440 | 1,282 | 158 | — | 377,832 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 118 | 24 | 94 | — | 12,881 | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 97 | 97 | — | — | 2,177 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lithium carbonate | 96 | 96 | — | — | 26,168 | |
| Copper | 28 | 5 | 23 | — | 1,256 | |
| Nickel | 25 | 20 | 6 | — | 5,137 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 15 | 3 | 12 | — | 3,335 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 14 | 14 | — | — | 579 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 1,318 | 1,189 | 130 | — | 377,455 | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 131 | 131 | — | — | 3,688 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 99 | 22 | 77 | — | 16,083 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 89 | 89 | — | — | 25,957 | |
| Copper | 24 | 4 | 19 | — | 1,207 | |
| Nickel | 23 | 18 | 5 | — | 5,093 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 13 | 3 | 10 | — | 4,594 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,142 | 1,030 | 113 | — | 354,781 | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 138 | 138 | — | — | 3,979 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 87 | 20 | 67 | — | 14,516 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 77 | 77 | — | — | 23,613 | |
| Copper | 21 | 4 | 17 | — | 1,124 | |
| Nickel | 20 | 16 | 4 | — | 4,636 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 11 | 3 | 8 | — | 3,967 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 748 | 624 | 123 | — | 316,635 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 86 | 12 | 73 | — | 14,604 | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 76 | 76 | — | — | 2,174 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lithium carbonate | 47 | 47 | — | — | 20,834 | |
| Copper | 22 | 4 | 18 | — | 1,049 | |
| Nickel | 14 | 10 | 5 | — | 4,078 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 11 | 2 | 9 | — | 4,148 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 796 | 640 | 156 | — | 266,229 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 105 | 12 | 93 | — | 18,649 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 48 | 48 | — | — | 16,477 | |
| Copper | 27 | 4 | 23 | — | 7,033 | |
| Nickel | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | 3,232 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 13 | 2 | 12 | — | 6,023 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | 55 | 55 | — | — | 1,921 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 54 | 54 | — | — | 27,346 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 539 | 394 | 145 | — | 441,743 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 95 | 9 | 87 | — | 36,695 | |
| Copper | 34 | 13 | 22 | — | 15,175 | |
| Diisocyanates | 31 | 31 | — | — | 1,054 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 29 | 29 | — | — | 29,996 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12 | 2 | 11 | — | 4,471 | |
| Nickel | 12 | 7 | 5 | — | 5,858 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,020 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 544 | 418 | 126 | — | 350,765 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 84 | 9 | 75 | — | 15,879 | |
| Copper | 34 | 16 | 19 | — | 14,510 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 31 | 31 | — | — | 23,508 | |
| Diisocyanates | 31 | 31 | — | — | 527 | |
| Nickel | 12 | 7 | 5 | — | 4,594 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 11 | 2 | 9 | — | 3,473 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,991 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 478 | 374 | 104 | — | 331,454 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 70 | 8 | 62 | — | 19,361 | |
| Copper | 43 | 28 | 15 | — | 12,496 | |
| Diisocyanates | 32 | 32 | — | — | 813 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 28 | 28 | — | — | 21,746 | |
| Nickel | 10 | 6 | 4 | — | 4,254 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 9 | 1 | 8 | — | 5,835 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,113 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 533 | 418 | 115 | — | 336,656 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 78 | 9 | 69 | — | 14,776 | |
| Copper | 45 | 28 | 17 | — | 12,664 | |
| Diisocyanates | 40 | 40 | — | — | 1,719 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 31 | 31 | — | — | 22,347 | |
| Nickel | 11 | 7 | 4 | — | 4,369 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 10 | 2 | 9 | — | 4,040 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,901 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 2,177 |
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EVERCLEAR OF OHIO LTD
AUSTINTOWN, OH
|
Ethylene glycol | 579 | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 2,177 |
|
BFI OF OHIO INC
OBERLIN, OH
|
Copper | 1,164 | — | — | — |
|
CINTAS UNIFORM CO
SOLON, OH
|
Copper | 20 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Copper | 14 | — | — | — |
|
EVERCLEAR OF OHIO LTD
AUSTINTOWN, OH
|
Copper | 50 | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Copper | 0 | — | — | — |
|
BFI OF OHIO INC
OBERLIN, OH
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 5,943 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 6,573 | — | — | — |
|
EVERCLEAR OF OHIO LTD
AUSTINTOWN, OH
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1 | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 364 | — | — | — |
|
BFI OF OHIO INC
OBERLIN, OH
|
Lithium carbonate | 26,159 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | 9 |
|
BFI OF OHIO INC
OBERLIN, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 349,895 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 27,931 | — | — | — |
|
EVERCLEAR OF OHIO LTD
AUSTINTOWN, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 3 | — | — | — |
|
CINTAS UNIFORM CO
SOLON, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 3 | — | — | — |
|
BFI OF OHIO INC
OBERLIN, OH
|
Nickel | 5,088 | — | — | — |
|
CINTAS UNIFORM CO
SOLON, OH
|
Nickel | 25 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Nickel | 17 | — | — | — |
|
EVERCLEAR OF OHIO LTD
AUSTINTOWN, OH
|
Nickel | 0 | — | — | — |
|
BFI OF OHIO INC
OBERLIN, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 764 | — | — | — |
|
CINTAS UNIFORM CO
SOLON, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 25 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2,545 | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | — | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | CITY OF EUCLID, WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, EUCLID |
| Copper | 8 | CITY OF EUCLID, WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, EUCLID |
| Nickel | 6 | CITY OF EUCLID, WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, EUCLID |
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: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jul 19, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 26, 2010 | Oct 8, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 26, 2010 | Sep 28, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 21, 2007 | Nov 6, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 21, 2007 | Nov 6, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 15, 2004 | Aug 3, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Definitions | Sep 29, 2003 | Oct 13, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 29, 2003 | Oct 8, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 16, 1999 | Apr 7, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 22, 1989 | Sep 26, 1989 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004199048-007 · Sep 13, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2013-5005 · Apr 11, 2013
$93,169
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2011-5054 · Sep 30, 2011
$80,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2011-5050 · Sep 29, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004199048-001 · Sep 28, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004199048-006 · Nov 6, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004199048-004 · Jul 15, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004199048-005 · Oct 29, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004199048-003 · Feb 22, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004199048-002 · Dec 14, 1999
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1998-0026 · Sep 30, 1998
$50,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1998-0768 · Sep 30, 1998
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