EPA is continuing emergency removal actions at this site during the repackaging, transportation, and removal of flammable magnesium materials. Magnesium generators, who previously supplied Remacor with recyclable magnesium and magnesium alloys, are removing their materials from the site. Monitoring Wells have been installed to aide in accessing extent of contamination on site. SPX Contech, from Portage, MI, has been on site to identify and re-stage their product. Winters Performance Products, Inc. is currently making plans to start repackaging and shipping its product off site. MJ Metals of Bridgeport, CT, is coordinating with the EPA for removal of its magnesium materials. To date 14 generators have removed, or are in various stages of planning in order to remove, their drums off site. No further breeches of the site have been noted since State Police did a follow-up investigation and extra security measure were taken. EPA and PADEP officials continue to control access to site in addition to coordinating the activities of the various generators.
Personnel On-Scene:
7/30/07 PADEP-1, START-1, URS-1, Other – 2, Security-1 (24 hr)
7/31/07 PADEP-1, START-1, AIM-5, PA Drilling-2, Heritage-2, New Castle Lock & Key-2, Other-1, Security-1 (24 hr)
8/01/07 PADEP-2, START-1, AIM-3, Pratt & Whitney-2, Security-1 (24 hr)
8/02/07 PADEP-1, START-1, AIM-2, Security-1 (24 hr)
8/03/07 PADEP-1, START-1, AIM-2, Security-1 (24 hr)
Weather:
7/30/07 Low of 68° F, high of 90° F. Hazy, 0.00 inches of precipitation, Wind Variable 5-9 mph.
7/31/07 Low of 63° F, high of 90° F. Clear, 0.00 inches of precipitation, Wind E 4-10 mph.
8/01/07 Low of 72° F, high of 91° F. Partly Cloudy, 0.00 inches of precipitation, Wind Variable 9-15 mph.
8/02/07 Low of 72° F, high of 88° F. Hazy, 0.00 inches of precipitation, Wind Variable 4-10 mph.
8/03/07 Low of 72° F, high of 90° F. Hazy, 0.00 inches of precipitation, Wind WNW 4-11 mph.
7/30/07
PADEP Hoffman mobilized to site to assist in oversight. PADEP Hoffman demobilized.
Brian Radus of URS was on site to assess drums for Winters Performance Product, Inc. in order to give them an estimate on work to be done.
START assisted as needed, conducted written and photographic documentation, and monitored activities conducted on site.
7/31/07
Pratt & Whiney Canada’s subcontractor, American Iron & Metal (AIM) began work on securing super sacks and cleaning up debris from their repackaging process. AIM also had a roll-off delivered from MHF for their debris to be placed in. AIM shipped 16 drums to Magpro, Camden, TN. As a test run to see if Magpro had the capacity to handle their product.
New Castle Lock & Key finished upgrading the remote security system.
PA Drilling picked up their drilling rig.
PADEP Hoffman mobilized to site to assist in site overview and coordination of site activities. PADEP Hoffman demobilized.
START assisted as needed, conducted written and photographic documentation, and monitored activities conducted on site.
8/01/07
Pratt & Whiney Canada’s subcontractor, American Iron & Metal continued to secure super sacks, clean debris, and locate drums on site with their label attached. Pratt & Whitney Canada had 2 representatives on site to verify the progress of their subcontractors.
PADEP Morettini and Hoffman mobilized to site to assist in site overview and coordination of site activities. PADEP Morettini and Hoffman demobilized.
START assisted as needed, conducted written and photographic documentation, and monitored activities conducted on site.
8/02/07
Pratt & Whiney Canada’s subcontractor, American Iron & Metal continued to secure super sacks, clean debris, and locate drums on site with their label attached.
PADEP Morettini mobilized to site to assist in site overview and coordination of site activities. PADEP Morettini, demobilized.
8/03/07
Pratt & Whiney Canada’s subcontractor, American Iron & Metal finished securing super sacks, cleaning debris, and locating drums on site with their label attached.
PADEP Morettini mobilized to site to assist in site overview and coordination of site activities. PADEP Morettini, demobilized.
American Iron & Metal (AIM) is evaluating whether Magpro can handle its remaining product.
MJ Metals (generator) will submit a workplan/health and safety plan to EPA for the handling and removal of their drums from the site.
EPA will continue to coordinate with magnesium waste generators for the safe and appropriate removal of the material from the site. EPA will continue to coordinate with all local, state, and federal agencies.
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