Hazardous Waste Drum Recovery
Custom
United States E.P.A. - Region V
Description
Responsible for the removal of approximately 1140 barrels, with a majority containing hazardous material from a quarry at the Continental Steel Facility in Kokomo, Indiana.
Kokomo, Indiana
Responsible for the removal of approximately 1140 barrels, with a majority containing hazardous material from a quarry at the Continental Steel Facility in Kokomo, Indiana. The barrels were overpacked and removed to a testing site for analysis. Barrels were recovered from dry land to water depths of 60 feet. Employees worked in Level A, Level B and Level C.
Unique Features
- Recovered and overpacked approximately 1140 drums
- Quarry water with pH of 12.7 when project commenced
- Bottom sediments highly contaminated with oils and solvents
- Recovered pressure vessels
- Project completed on time and within budget
- No accidents or injuries