The Wheeling Brake Block Site was an asbestos brake parts manufacturer from 1968 to 1984.  The company ceased production of asbestos containing brake parts on or about 1984 but continued to produce non-asbestos brake parts up to 2009.  Currently, the Site is inactive with no commercial or manufacturing activities.  The site contains large quantities of asbestos waste inside and outside of the on-site building.

1.1.2.1 Location

The address for the facility is 56100 Berkley Ave. (a.k.a 100 W.Boyd Ave), Bridgeport, OH

1.1.2.2 Description of Threat

U.S. EPA estimates that approximately 10,000 to 12,000 cubic yards of asbestos waste is present on the site.

1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results

See previous POLREPs for past actions.   
 

Friday, November 12, 2010, ERRS continued excavation of asbestos contaminated fill material along the north embankment of the creek in the west portion of the Site. ERRS began removing non-friable brake parts and the top couple inches of soil along the west area of the Site. Excavated asbestos-containing material (ACM) from the scrape area is being relocated to the west area to create an on-site Asbestos Waste Disposal Site.  Additional test pits were completed in the southeast potion of the site to determine the subsurface extent of ACM.  ERRS continued using the Hurricane vacuum unit to remove ACM from drums and containers inside the building as well as dust build-up on the floor and horizontal surfaces.  One (1) roll-off box of non-friable asbestos brake parts transported off site for disposal. One (1) roll-off box of friable asbestos transported off site for disposal.  START continued air sampling and dust monitoring activities.

Monday, November 15, ERRS and START activities the same as November 12^th.  ERRS  dismantled and decontaminated the last tractor trailer which contained friable asbestos-contaminated bag house dust.  ERRS began removing drums and containers of ACM from the building and placing them into roll-off boxes for offsite disposal as asbestos waste.  Three (3) roll-off boxes of friable ACM transported off site for disposal.  START continued air sampling and dust monitoring activities.

Tuesday, November 16, ERRS and START activities the same as previous day.  Representatives from the Ohio EPA were on Site to observe the removal activities.  One (1) roll-off box of scrap steel transported off site for recycling.

Wednesday, November 17, ERRS cleaned the east bag house on the north side of the building.  ERRS also began the removal of surface soil along the north perimeter of the Site.  ERRS continued removing drums and containers of ACM from the building and placing them into roll-off boxes for offsite disposal as asbestos waste.

Thursday, November 18, ERRS cleaned the west bag house on the north side of the building.  ERRS also completed the removal of surface soil scrapping along the north perimeter of the Site.  Excavated asbestos-containing material (ACM) from the north area was relocated to the Asbestos Waste Disposal Site. START began collecting GPS coordinates of the various soil excavation, test pits, and disposal areas on Site.  Two (2) roll-off box of scrap steel transported off site for recycling.

Friday, November 19, ERRS worked approximately a half day.  Work activities included cleaning heavy equipment and securing the Site in preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday shut-down.  No work scheduled during the week of Thanksgiving.  ERRS crew will demobilize on Friday, November 19, 2010, and remobilize to the Site on November 28, 2010.  Work will resume on Monday, November 29, 2010.  One (1) roll-off box of scrap steel transported off site for recycling.

2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)

See POLREP 1

2.1.4 Progress Metrics

Removal of the earthen berm near the southwest corner of the building.  Continue removing the surface non-friable brake parts from the west area. Continue to remove asbestos contaminated dust from horizontal surfaces inside the building.

Based on the quantity of buried ACM on the west portion of the Site, ERRS will remove and relocate the excavated ACM into designated Landfill #1 on the west portion of the Site.

Continue clean-up activites inside the building.

2.2.1.2 Next Step

ERRS will cap with stone and concrete the inactive asbestos landfill inside the two pits inside the building.

2.2.2 Issues

Asbestos contaminated bag house, as well as iron powder, used in the manufacturing process of the brake pads, is found throughout the inside and outside the building. These fine powders have been found to be insoluble with water and the ERRS contractor is having difficulty suppressing visible dust emissions. Additional and alternative work practices and engineering controls are being implemented in order to be in compliance with the NESHAPs no visible emissions requirements.