STEELFAB INC OF SC LUGOFF FACILITY - Primary Metal Plant in Lugoff, South Carolina

The STEELFAB INC OF SC LUGOFF FACILITY is a primary metal manufacturing plant located at 753 Highway 601 South in Lugoff, Kershaw County, South Carolina. The facility operates under NAICS codes 331111 (Iron and Steel Mills) and 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing), indicating involvement in both steel production and structural metal fabrication. As an operational facility in the United States, it falls under the regulatory oversight of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for multi-media environmental compliance. Primary metal facilities in the US are subject to EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. The plant's location in South Carolina places it within EPA Region 4 jurisdiction. Typical operations at such facilities involve melting, casting, and forming metals, with potential emissions of particulate matter, metals, and greenhouse gases. The dual NAICS codes suggest a medium to large operation. This facility serves as a key component of the regional industrial supply chain, providing steel and fabricated metal products for construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to the local economy and industrial base. The environmental significance includes potential impacts on air quality and water resources, managed through federal and state permits. The plant's proximity to Lugoff and surrounding communities necessitates compliance with community right-to-know requirements under TRI.

The facility operates in Kershaw County, South Carolina, a region with a mix of industrial and natural landscapes. Primary metal manufacturing involves high-temperature processes that can release air pollutants such as nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and particulate matter. Water usage for cooling and processing may impact local water bodies. The plant's location near Highway 601 suggests potential transportation-related emissions. Community proximity requires adherence to EPA's risk management and emergency planning regulations.