South Central, Louisiana
Responsible for the removal of approximately 150 barrels from a barge cleaning facility on the Mississippi River in South Central Louisiana. Utilized decompression diving methods for extended bottom periods. The barrels were recovered from depths to 75 feet in currents to 4.5 knots. Employees worked in Level A, Level B and Level C environments.
Unique Features
- Recovered and overpacked in water depths to 75 feet and 4.5 knot current
- Utilized decompression diving (recompression chamber on site)
- 0″-3″ visibility
- All diving utilized bottled air imported daily due to potential air quality porblems
- No accidents or injuries
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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
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Houghton County, Michigan
Provided clean-up services for a five mile area of Torch Lake, located in Houghton County, Michigan. Responsible for surveying five miles of shoreline along with hydrographic survey for target identification in water depths to 30 feet. Provided ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) service to identify hazardous waste barrels submerged in Torch Lake. Recovered, sampled, overpacked and stored drums until the hauling contractor transferred them to an approved landfill. This was a Superfund Site and involved Level B and Level C personnel protection.
Unique Features
- Survey and search 5 miles of shoreline
- Recovered and unpacked drums
- Project completed on time and within budget
- No accidents or injuries
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