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Chrysler Knew of Poor Working Conditions "As a result of the conditions observed, Chrysler was informed (letter dated 10-22-87 to Chrysler Corporate Medical Director) that conditions within their plant were a threat to the health of the employees and immediate steps should be taken to bring this plant into compliance with the OSHA asbestos exposure standard." NIOSH investigation of Chrysler Chemical Division, Trenton Michigan (April 1987-July 1988). Report issued in March 1990 Chrysler Fails to Warn .....insert quote with year Chrysler knew asbestos was dangerous...like the Saranac council "Prior to August, 1987, the use of personal protective equipment was not required for any job in the Chrysler Friction Product plant." NIOSH investigation of Chrysler Chemical Division, Trenton Michigan (April 1987-July 1988). Report issued in March 1990 Premises: "The regulated areas were not contained by structural barriers; a painted line on the floor was used to segregate a regulated process area from a non-regulated area. Therefore, it was common to observe an individual required to use a respirator working as close as 15 feet from an unprotected worker. Also, the use of comfort fans inside the regulated areas compromised the intent of these areas." "Asbestos exposure in the Chrysler Friction Products plant was excessive in all job operations and areas, posing a considerable health risk to all workers in this plant. In adequate processes for preventing aerosolization of asbestos containing dust, a lack of appropriate exhaust ventilation systems, poor design and maintenance of existing exhaust ventilation systems, and the absence of personal protection equipment have contributed to high asbestos exposure in the workplace." NIOSH investigation of Chrysler Chemical Division, Trenton Michigan (April 1987-July 1988). Report issued in March 1990