EPA TRI Facility · Primary Metals

Nelsen Steel & Wire LP

Franklin Park, IL

Total releases
756 lbs
Chemicals reported
4
Carcinogens
2
Primary pathway
Air Releases
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Nelsen Steel & Wire LP has reported 756 lbs of toxic releases across 4 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2023. Of the chemicals reported, 2 are classified as carcinogens, representing 50% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Primary Metals sector. The primary release pathway is air releases, accounting for 100% of total releases. All release data shown below is self-reported to the EPA under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 313.

#14,254 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Nelsen Steel & Wire LP files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 331221 (Primary Metals). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 756 lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 4 distinct chemicals, 2 of which (50%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is air releases at 756 lbs (100.0% of total volume). Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 2% - from 149 lbs to 146 lbs.

TRI Form R values are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions, and treat every pound of reported chemical equally regardless of toxicity. Inclusion in the TRI database does not establish a health risk to nearby residents; it documents the annual reporting record that Nelsen Steel & Wire LP has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Primary Metals
NAICS Code
331221
Total Releases
756 lbs
Chemicals Reported
4
Latest Report Year
2023

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Chemicals reported
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How does this facility release toxic chemicals?

How Nelsen Steel & Wire LP releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 756 lbs.

Air Releases 756 lbs (100.0%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 2% (149 lbs to 146 lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Nelsen Steel & Wire LP - annual TRI totals

million lbs

What this shows Year-over-year reported totals. TRI figures are self-reported estimates and can swing with production levels, waste-rock handling and reporting changes, not only with emissions controls.

Source EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)
Year Total Chemicals
2019 149 lbs 4
2020 141 lbs 4
2021 162 lbs 4
2022 158 lbs 4
2023 146 lbs 4

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 2 of 4 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Manganese 638 lbs -
Chromium 52 lbs -
Lead 46 lbs Carcinogen
Nickel 20 lbs Carcinogen

Location

Coordinates
41.9369, -87.8610
ZIP Code
60131
EPA Facility ID
60131NLSNS9400W

About TRI Data

Data as of 2023 reporting year. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Toxic Release Inventory.

Data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. Facilities that manufacture, process, or otherwise use listed toxic chemicals above threshold amounts are required to report annually to the EPA.

Release quantities are self-reported by the facility and may represent estimates rather than exact measurements. "Total releases" includes releases to air, water, land, and off-site transfers for disposal. Quantities shown here are aggregated across all available reporting years.

PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing. The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemicals does Nelsen Steel & Wire LP release?
Nelsen Steel & Wire LP has reported releases of 4 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 756 lbs. 2 of these (50%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Nelsen Steel & Wire LP in?
Nelsen Steel & Wire LP is classified under the "Primary Metals" industry (NAICS code 331221), located in Franklin Park, IL.
How long has Nelsen Steel & Wire LP reported to the TRI?
Nelsen Steel & Wire LP has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Nelsen Steel & Wire LP release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Nelsen Steel & Wire LP is air releases, accounting for 100.0% of total releases (756 lbs).
Are emissions from Nelsen Steel & Wire LP increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 2%, from 149 lbs to 146 lbs.
Is Nelsen Steel & Wire LP a health risk?
The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.
Does Nelsen Steel & Wire LP release carcinogens?
Yes, Nelsen Steel & Wire LP reports 2 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 50% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Nelsen Steel & Wire LP. The records below are the primary sources; our methodology explains how they are joined, computed, and verified.

Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial. TRI release totals are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Toxics Release Inventory has required annual industrial disclosure since its creation under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act in October 1986, and this facility's record is drawn from PlainEnviro's database of more than 25,000 EPA-tracked facilities through the 2023 reporting year; see our methodology for full source citations and refresh cadence.