NCD980602163_19910212_Warren County PCB Landfill_SERB C_Site Health and Safety Plan-OCR

February 12, 1991
SITE HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
SITE NAME: Warren County PCB Landfill
LOCATION: SR 1604, Warren County, N.C.
Facility Description: 2.54 acre secure landfill cell of PCB
contaminated soil
Unusual Features On Site: None
History Of The Site: Refer to attached information
Proposed Date of Work: February 13, 1991
Type of Work: Replace Irrigation System
B. WASTE CHARACTERISTICS
Waste Type: PCB Contaminated Soil
Characteristics: Toxic; Refer to Hazardous Substance Information Form
C. HEALTH AND SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Overall Hazard Rating: (Check One)
Very High
High
Medium
Low
Level A
Level B
Level C
Level D X
2. Personal Protection Equipment:
Respiratory: None
Clothing:
Tyvek Coverall
Rain Gear
Vinyl Gloves
Safety Boots X
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History of the Site
Between June, 1978 and August, 1978, over 30,000 gallons of industrial
liquid waste material identified as PCI3s were discharged deliberately along
the shoulders of 250 miles of NC highways. The predominant isomer present in
the waste material was found to be Arochlor 1260 with lesser amounts of
l\rochlor 1242.
Almost i~ediately the NC Department of Transportation applied a mixture
of activated carbon and liquid asphalt to contaminated areas as a temporary
measure to prevent migration of the PCBs and to reduce hazards to the public.
Following examination of the contaminated samples, state officials and the US
EPA determined that the only viable solution available at that time was the
removal of the material and its storage. In June, 1979, EPA approved a tract
of land in Warren County as the disposal site for the PCB contaminated soil.
The landfill currently contains about 40,000 cubic yards of soil contaminated
with PCI3s. Analyses made by the State of six core samples taken prior to
covering the landfill showed the concentration of PCBs in the land[ ill to
range· from 46 to 200 ppm, averaging about 135 ppm.
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HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE INFORMATION FORM
Chemical Name: PCB'S (polychlorinated biphenyls) 42% & 54% chlorine
I. PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Chemical Formula Cl2H7C13 (42%) & Cl21-17C15 (54%)
Natural Physical State at 2s0 c liquid ---------Vapor Pressure 0.001 mm Hg at 20°c
Melting Point -19-10 °F /0 £ Boiling Point
Flash Point (open or closed cup) 349-432
Solubility -H2o insoluble
Other
325-390 °F/0 £_
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Reference
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
1
1-3
Physical Features: (odor, color, etc.) colorless to dark brown liquid
with a mild hydrocarbon odor.
II. TOXICOLOGICAL DATA
3 1 mg/m (42~i;)
3 Standards: 0.5 mg/m (54%) (4) TLV
3 1 mg/m (42%) potential human
3 0.5 mg/m (5-1%) (5) PEL carcinogin (6) IDLH
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin and ingestion
Acute/Chronic Symptoms: Irritates the eyes, nose, and skin. Can cause
chlorane. Liver injury is possible. May cause jaundice and dark urine. (6}
First /\id: Eyes: irrigate immediately for 15 mins., Skin: wash immed., remove
contaminated clothing, get medical attn. if there is skin irritation,
Inhalation: fresh air & art. resp., Ingestion: Med. attn. promptly.
r Chemical Name: PCB's --------------
III. HAZARDOUS CHARACTERISTICS
A. Combustibility (Instability w/very high heat)
Toxic by-products HCl & CO gases may be realeased
B. Flammability LEL _N,_/A ___ _ UEL ------
C. Reactivity Hazard contact with strong oxidizers may
cause fire or explosion.
D. Corrosivity Hazard yes/no pl-I:
Neutralizing agent:
E. Radioactive Hazard Exposure Rate
Background yes/no
Alpha particles yes/no
Beta particles yes/no
Gamma radiation yes/no
IV. REFERENCES
1. Chemical Safety Data Guide, DNA -1985.
2. Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, NIOSH -1905.
3. PA Chemical Emergency Preparedness Program -Chemical
Profiles -1905
-1. Threshold Limit Values and l3iological Exposure Indices for
J 908-1989 /\CGIH
5. Air Contaminants-Permissible Exposure Limits,
29 CFR 1910.1000 1989
6. NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, 1987
Reference
1 3
1 3
1 3
X
Location of Nearest Phone: unknown ------------------------Hospital (Address and Phone Number)
Maria Parhnm Hospital, Ruin Creek Road at I-85, Henderson, NC 27536
can handle chemically contaminated patients
Emergency 1'ransportation Systems (Phone Numbers)
Fire 911 ~.;;_ __________________ _
\.Ambulance _9_1_1 ________________ _
Rescue ~.9:?~d--9_1_1 _______________ ___
Emergency Route to Hospital Travel north on S.R. 1604, then turn
left onto U.S. 401. Travel 2.3 miles, then turn right onto S.R.
1125 at Afton. Travel 2.9 miles and turn right on S.R. 1100.
Travel 1.0 miles, turn left onto S.R. 1001 at Axtell. Continue on
S.R. 1001 about 7.2 miles to U.S. 1 Bus. and U.S. 158 Bus. in
Henderson. Turn left onto U.S. 1 Bus. and U.S. 158 Bus. and travel
to I-85 south to the Ruin Creek Road exit; the hospital is well
marked.
PREVAILING WEA'rl-lER CONDI'rIONS AND FOREC/\S'l' Partly cloudy with a chrrnce of
showers, highs around 5 ~.
Air purifying respirator
Cartridges for respirator
Dust Mc1sk
o2 Indicator ·
Eye Wash Unit
H NU
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EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
X First /\id Kit ----__ x_ 3 gal. Distilled H20
X Ha.insuit ---_x_ Gloves (PE/PVC/nitrile/cloth)
__ x_ Ooots/Ooot Covers
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__ x_ Coveralls (tyvck/saranex)
X Eye Protection ---Explosimeter x Hard Hat ---
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Radioactive Monitor
Detector Tubes and Pump
Decontamination
Materials.
Poison Control CP.ntcr -State Coordinator
Duke University Medical Center
Telephone: [phone]
/\SHE VILLE
70'1-255-'1'190
CHARLOTTE
70'1-379-5827
Box 302'1
Durham, NC 27710
Western NC Poison HENDERSONVILLE
Control Center 70'1-693-6522
Memorial Mission Hosp. Ext. 555,556
509 Biltmore /\ve. 28801
Mercy Hospital
2001 Vail Ave, 20207
HICKORY
70'1-322-66'19 ,,......,,-===::=:_-----------DURHJ\M Duke Univ. Med. Cen ·
1-000-672-1697 Dox 3007, 27710
GllEENsnono
919-379-'1105
Moses Cone Ho~pitnl
1200 N. Elm St. 27420
J/\CKSONVILLE
919-577-2555
WILMINGTON
919-31\J-70'16
Margaret R. Pardee
Memorial Hospital
Fleming St., 20739
Catawba Mem. Hosp.
Fairgrove Chur. Rd 28601
Onslow Mem. Hospital
Western Blvd. 20540
New Hunovcr Mem. Hoi:pital
2131 s. 17th st. 28401