AQ_F_1200099_20211108_CMPL_InspRpt (4)

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF Asheville Regional Office.
AIR QUALITY Kontane,Inc.
NC Facility ID 1200099
Inspection Report County/FIPS: Burke/023
Date: 11/10/2021
Facility Data Permit Data
Kontane, Inc. Permit 06457/R06
3876 Martin Fishpond Street Issued 2/14/2014
Hickory,NC 28602 Expires 1/31/2022
Lat: 35d 42.4820m Long: 8 1 d 26.3140m Class/Status Small
SIC: 2441 /Nailed Wood Boxes And Shook Permit Status Active
NAICS: 32192/Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing Current Permit Application(s)None
Contact Data Program Applicability
Facility Contact Authorized Contact Technical Contact SIP
Kenny Taylor Zack Ray Craig Becker
Operations Manager President Packaging Specialist
[phone] [phone] [phone]
Compliance Data
Comments:
Inspection Date 11/08/2021
Inspector's Name Mamie Colburn
Inspector's Signature: ' Operating Status Operating
Compliance Status Compliance-inspection
Action Code FCE
Date of Signature: �� J Inspection Result Compliance
Total Actual emissions in TONSIYEAR:
TSP S02 NOX VOC CO PM10 *HAP
2012 107.66 --- --- --- --- 5.14 ---
2008 14.53 --- --- --- --- 0.1700 ---
x Highest HAP Emitted(in pounds)
Five Year Violation History:None
Date Letter Type Rule Violated Violation Resolution Date
Performed Stack Tests since last FCE:None
Date Test Results Test Method(s) Source(s)Tested

Directions: Take I-40 East to Old N.C. Highway 10 (exit 118)and turn right. Follow NC 10 for a short
distance(about 25 yards)and then turn left onto Martin Fish Pond Road(SR 1770). Plant is located on the
right and the offices are located on the left. Park and check in at the office.
Facility Overview:
This facility manufactures wooden shipping crates(saw and planer lumber). Kontane, Inc. has 40
employees including office staff. Normal operating hours for the facility are Monday- Friday 7am-
4:30pm. They no longer have a second shift.
If the facility contact is not available,ask for Mr. Greg Canter, Operations Manager for the adjacent plant.
Safety
Required Safety Equipment: Safety shoes and eye protection and safety vest.
Inspection Narrative:
On November 8, 2021, I traveled to the Kontane, Inc. facility to perform an annual compliance inspection.
I arrived approximately 2 pm, and meet with Mr. Kenny Taylor, Operations Manager. Mr. Taylor said no
physical changes have been made since my last inspection. They are in the process of renewing their air
quality permit. They have a new president,Zack Ray and email addresses for all contacts have changed.
Contacts were updated in iBeam.
Permitted air sources:
Control Seen?
Emission Emission Source Control System
System In Operation?
Source ID Description ID Description
ES-A done wood dust C-1 one simple cyclone(72 Seen. Yes, in operation
collection system 3 inches in diameter) No visible emissions
ES-B one wood dust C 2 one simple cyclone(36 Seen. Yes, in operation
collection system inches in diameter) No visible emissions
gone rotary-type wood Seen,Not in operation.
ES-C 1grinder(480 Volt i N/A N/A Operated earlier today
Eelectric-powered)
This facility is permitted to operate two simple cyclones(72 and 36 inches in diameter, respectively)
(Emission Source ID ES-A and ES-B) installed on wood sawing equipment(wood dust collection system)
(Control Device CD-1 and CD-2).
Cyclones: Both cyclones were observed in operation. No visible emissions violations were observed from
the cyclone exhaust. Mr. Taylor said the dust bins are usually emptied every 10-15 days when the plant is
operating.The last empty was on October 28,2021. Compliance is indicated. Both cyclones appeared to be
in good condition.
Rotary-type wood rim: A rotary-type wood grinder(Emission Source ID- ES-C) (480-volt
electric-powered)was observed not in operation with no VE. The grinder appears to be operating in
compliance. It had been operated earlier in the day and the process was reviewed.

Inspection and Maintenance Logbook Review
The facility is required to maintain a Cyclone Inspection and Maintenance(I&M)Logbook. An electronic
logbook was viewed in Mr. Taylor's office. The facility performs internal inspections of each cyclone
system and records it into a logbook. All maintenance activities and visual observations are recorded. C-2
(smaller cyclone 36inch in diameter)was inspected internally on 8/20/20, 12/2/20, and 6/18/21.The C-1
(larger cyclone 72 inch in diameter)was inspected on 8/20/2020, 12/2/20, 6/18/21. Compliance is
indicated.
Stack Test Review
This facility does not have a stack test requirement in their current permit.
I I2r Review
Kontane, Inc. is not subject to 112r.
Compliance history:
No NOV's have been issued in the last five years.
Reporting Requirement
The facility currently has no reporting requirement.
Compliance Assistance:
None. Mr. Taylor stated are aware of their air quality permit renewal for 2022 and are working on this.
Recommendations:
None
Conclusion
Based upon records review and visual observations, Kontane, Inc. appeared to be in operating in
compliance with Air Permit 06457/R06 during the inspection.