Comments on: Escambia Approves Temporary Concrete Crushing Permit For Cantonment Company

By: J

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 08:33:45 +0000

You would not like it if it was 200 foot from you.theres a place for that kind business not in a nieghborhood.

By: Neighbor

Neighbor — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 03:09:37 +0000

Seriously a few people worried about 14 days of crushing concrete? What about all the pollutants in your air from the paper mill a mile or less away? The years and years of all the crap it has put out has got to be much worse than this. Glad to see BOCC allowing it to be recycled.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 18:26:20 +0000

REGARDING:
“What about osha’s requirements”

See for yourself and let us know if you find anything they would be violating:

https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/OSHA3935.pdf

AND:
“Exposure to silica dust can lead to the development of lung cancer, silicosis (an irreversible scarring and stiffening of the lungs), kidney disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is estimated that 230 people develop lung cancer each year as a result of past exposure to silica dust at work or in communities.”

All of which is true. Just beside the point. As the British NHS points out in https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/silicosis/ it takes a while and a lot of dust. This is not something likely to be experienced from distant, short-term (14-day permit) exposure to wet dust.

“Silicosis is a long-term lung disease caused by inhaling large amounts of crystalline silica dust, usually over many years.”

“Silicosis usually develops after being exposed to silica for 10-20 years, although it can sometimes develop after 5-10 years of exposure. Occasionally, it can occur after only a few months of very heavy exposure.”

If they didn’t wet it down, “Silica Dust will float in the air for up to 12 days, give or take” could be a trace of a problem if there was no breeze at all, but I see Cantonment is experiencing 12 miles per hour winds right now, so 12 days could shove it off to people 4,032 miles away. Which reminds me, it is not uncommon for the Saraha Desert dust storms to reach South America. Maybe we could get in on the action (this would almost reach Africa) other than the fact they are supposed to wet it down and it would be mighty dilute by that time.

David for silica-free beaches

By: J

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 13:59:10 +0000

What about osha’s requirements

By: R

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 12:12:19 +0000

Before you vote on something you should look at facts or requirements of what ever it is

By: Tax Paying Voter

Tax Paying Voter — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 14:12:56 +0000

This should never have been allowed to PILE up until it takes 14 days to clear it up. Also, I’ve worked in a business that had a plumbing issue where the concrete floor had to be broken up to get to the problem. Until you’ve actually witnessed what that creates, you should never be so smug about it. The store had to take several precautions to protect the public from the dust. The arrogant response by Barry, well, wonder how he would feel if it was his neighborhood.
It is Not anywhere near my neighborhood, but I know what kind of dust this will create – from experience- and I am concerned for the people that live near this mess.

By: straightshooter

straightshooter — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 12:38:17 +0000

I have property close to this site. I have no concerns with it. They should keep it sprinkled during the crushing of it. Glad county had some smarts this time.

By: yellarhammer

yellarhammer — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 04:49:02 +0000

It’s called recycling good deed for good job.

By: Lou

Lou — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 20:53:32 +0000

Thank you ECC, for being business friendly to a company trying to improve their work site. Other businesses see your approval , and might bring needed revenue and jobs to our County.

By: Gloria G Horning PhD

Gloria G Horning PhD — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 18:01:17 +0000

Exposure to silica dust can lead to the development of lung cancer, silicosis (an irreversible scarring and stiffening of the lungs), kidney disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is estimated that 230 people develop lung cancer each year as a result of past exposure to silica dust at work or in communities.
https://www.cancer.org.au › silica-d…
Silica dust – Cancer Council
Crystalline silica dust degrades plant surfaces (usually leaves), soil microbes, and other small organisms like insects and worms. It also affects plant growth by reducing photosynthesis, promoting plant disease, and inhibiting growth.
Silica Dust will float in the air for up to 12 days, give or take. The particles are very tiny. One spec of silica dust is almost 100 times smaller than a single grain of sand. Due to its size, silica dust stays suspended in the air for longer than other types of dust particles.
Additionally, the county’s record on monitoring landfills and concrete crushing sites are dismal. #wedgewood