wind blows particles of metallic slag dust hazardous to breathe from uncovered piles into businesses, storage units, homes, streets & playgrounds
How can this be happening in america?
Few people realize this is a toxic operation
Few people realize this is a toxic operation
Few people realize this is a toxic operation
The residents of Cottonwood, AZ should not be collateral damage to a profit making open mining operation in the middle of our city creating damage to our health, properties and possessions from the wind driven powder fine airborne refined, smeltered slag particulate full of toxic metals
We are held hostage to being harmed
Few people realize this is a toxic operation
Few people realize this is a toxic operation
For 10 years, black dust has continually blown onto and into our work, play and living spaces. There is no separation of this operation from adjacent neighborhoods, businesses, storage units, vehicles, patios, yards, play grounds & public services like schools, library, health & the recreation center
Please Donate to save victims' lives. MRI is still operating
HELP STOP THE CONTAMINATION
Your generous tax-deductible (501c3) gift will be used directly for medical testing and treatment, legal support, expert consultants, and the expenses of affected victims.
Aspen Ministorage - 751 E. Aspen St. Cottonwood
Offices & 600 storage units exposed to slag dust contamination
Slag particulate in Collins' office
city inspectors violated aspen owners & ordered Duct cleaning
slag particulate outside of office
slag dust in Collins' storage units
slag dust on neighboring property
slag dust infiltration in Jay Adams' Garage
slag Dust IN local HUD apartments
The hazards of exposure to slag dust
Slag dust is full of toxic metals
Slag dust is full of toxic metals
Slag dust is full of toxic metals
Lab analysis shows particles much smaller than the EPA's allowable size. Is is RESPIRABLE! Once inhaled, it stays in the body and contains MANY toxic metals including Aluminum, Arsenic, Beryllium, Cadmium, Chromium Copper, Lead & Uranium
Hard to clean off anything
Slag dust is full of toxic metals
Slag dust is full of toxic metals
The heavy particulate is very fine & sinks in water so is difficult to mop, wipe off or remove from objects & fabric. The glass-like silicates & metals cut skin and can create abrasions, wounds, infections & allergies from cleaning or contact
It's MAGNETIC!
Slag dust is full of toxic metals
It's MAGNETIC!
The primarily metallic content of the slag makes the particulate dust magnetic. A magnet picked up the slag powder from office baseboards. Ask yourself if it seems safe for adults, children & animals to BREATHE or play in magnetic dust
