Fact Sheet - Phoenix, AZ
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Site Background
Phoenix, AZ
W.R. Grace/Solomon’s Mines
This site is located at 4220 West Glenrosa Avenue, Maricopa County, Phoenix, Arizona.
While the actual years of operations for the Phase 1 sites vary overall, we do know that the Libby, Montana mine operated from the 1920s until 1990. These Phase 1 sites may have received vermiculite from Libby at any time during these years. All Phase 1 sites ceased processing of the vermiculite by in the early 1990’s. This site ceased processing of Libby vermiculite in 1992 and is currently operating.
Vermiculite by City/State
* Denotes a site where an assessment of the prevalence of asbestos-related disease in former workers and their household contacts is ongoing. Reports on these assessments will be available on the agency website when they are completed.
- Page last reviewed: January 20, 2009
- Page last updated: January 20, 2009
- Content source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
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