TVA Coal Ash Disaster,1 year later by Delano Williams 11-19-09

[davetileguy]

If its so toxic why are'nt the euipment operators wearing protection?

[digitalis303]

@davetileguy Many *think* there is no risk and take off their protective equipment because it is uncomfortable. Also, notice that they are working with the ash in a wet form where the solids aren't very mobile? I'm betting anyone involved in the cleanup working with dry forms of the dust IS wearing a mask (or a least should be!). I'm pretty sure they are supposed to be wearing a mask/suit/boots regardless.

[davetileguy]

fly ash (coal ash) is used to make cement and bricks,I use cement everyday and its not killing anybody.

[digitalis303]

@davetileguy You are talking about ash that is combined with binding agents in a solid form. This is a dust that can be breathed in and is quite transient. HUGE difference.

[mountainjustice]

Thanks for posting this Delano - great pictures and I appreciate your words

Im so sorry about what has happened to your community