TULSA FUEL AND MANUFACTURING
COLLINSVILLE, TULSA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
CONCLUSIONS
Currently, the TFM site poses no apparent health hazard because there is limited exposure to
on-site soils, sediment, and surface water. Frequent, long-term exposure to on-site soil
would be a health concern.
If the occupancy of the on-site residence changes in the future, exposure to site contaminants
may increase and could pose a health hazard.
Past worker exposure, during the operation of the smelter, is an indeterminate health hazard
since not enough information is available to assess the level of contaminants or the extent of
exposure.
Because of limited sampling data and the possibility of disposal of slag material in
residential areas, the off-site soil is concluded to be an indeterminate public health hazard.
Given the unknown level or extent of lead contamination, it is prudent public health practice
to have young children in the area tested for lead in their blood.
The groundwater on-site is not currently being used for drinking water and therefore is not a
public health hazard. ATSDR is unable to evaluate possible future exposures because of
limited groundwater sampling data.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Restrict access to the site.
Consider all possible residential exposure scenarios in determining soil removal or remedial actions on the site.
Encourage the population of Collinsville, and particularly the residents who live near the
site, to bring their children ages 6 and under to the local Health Department for a free blood lead level screening.
Determine the extent of off-site contamination and the possibility of disposal of slag material in residential areas.
Determine if the groundwater is contaminated and, if warranted, prevent future exposure via
on-site drinking water wells.
PUBLIC HEALTH ACTION PLAN
Public Health Actions Taken
ATSDR (along with EPA, ODEQ, OSDH, and local and tribal representatives) toured the
site and held a public meeting/public availability session on July 27, 1999. Community
concerns were collected at that time.
Public Health Actions Planned
ATSDR will review the environmental sampling results from the remedial investigation,
including evidence of past off-site slag disposal. Based on these results, ATSDR will re-evaluate the need to monitor blood lead levels in the community and the need for health
education or health risk communication.
ATSDR will work with the other government agencies to inform area residents of the
possible hazards at the TFM site.
ATSDR SITE TEAM
Authors of Public Health Assessment
Barbara Cooper
Environmental Health Scientist
Division of Health Assessment and Consultation
John Crellin, PhD
Senior Environmental Epidemiologist
Division of Health Assessment and Consultation
Other Team Members
Maria Teran-MacIver
Community Involvement Specialist
Division of Health Assessment and Consultation
Patrick Young
Regional Representative, Region VI
Office of Regional Operations
Diane Paula Urban
Health Education Specialist
Division of Health Education and Promotion
Dave Campagna, PhD
Epidemiologist
Division of Health Studies
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