American girl mine

Location: 50343 Co Rd 128A, West Sacramento, CA 95691, USA

Category: Toxic Substances

Description:

The BLM has a contract for aggregate reclamation with a local construction company. The contract was for aggregate reclamation only . The Heber based company has erected an asphalt plant without permits . The environmental impact report is over 8 years old . There are California Fish and Game sensitive areas around the plant and various protected types of wildlife. More dust from increased traffic to the site . More damage to county and state roads . More danger to citizens using public land . No studies of the workers health after 8 years of dust and CYANIDE exposure from the rock plant and mining contamination. Added danger from extra equipment, fuel, and large propane tank for asphalt production. Non of this was part of then contract awarded by the BLM 8 years ago . Admin: DTSC Imperial CUPA staff conducted an inspection of the facility for the CUPA program on March 28, 2016.