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FILE NAME: General Motors (GM) DATE: 1975 June 11 DOC#: GM073 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Memo - Dr. Selikoff's Visit to the "Big Three" internal M emorandum Oate .luiu* It, 1973 To John J. kiopelle Letter No. From J w. Armstrong . Su bject Dr. Sclikoffs Visit to the "Big Three" Executive O^-ces In early l!ay you advised ne that you had heard that Dr. Sclikoff, the author of the 0S11A Asbestos Standard, vas to have a meeting villi representatives from Ford, Chrysler and General Motors. On Kay IS, 1975, Dr. Selikoff did, in fact, meet in Detroit i/iti the. radical directors, chief industrial hygienists and safety directors of the big Three. The purpose of Dr. Selikoff s ii-iu vas to review with the automotive companies the results of his most recent investigations of brake service workers in Kev York City and information concerning four cases of mesothelioma among brake service mechanics in Boston, Massachusetts and Sants Clara, California. This is significant because it represents the first time there has been any direct relationship between brake lining and the disease. Additionally, Dr. Sclikcff presented data which showed that 24% of the brake lining mechanics which he had studied showed some type of chert abnormalities thought not necessarily asbestos related. Dr. Sclikoff also revealed that significant quantities of brake lining dust are present when vehicles are relined. This does net agree with the Bendix study published last year. Dr. Selikoff further indicated that the data that he had collected would be turned over to both OSHA and the Occupational Safety and Health Committee of the Motor Vehicle Manufacturer's Association for further study. Attached is a copy of the data presented and notes taken on the presentation. The specific purpose of Dr. Selikoffs visit was not clear. Neil KcCallum, Corporate Safety Director of Chrysler, feels that Selikoff may be seeking additional funds to continue his studies. This is based upon the knowledge that he has been receiving funds from the New York City Health Department but this source has been cut because of the city'6 financial bind. J W A :dsh Attachment CC: J. M. C. N. R. B. E. F. W. L. O'Hare Menzi-Hungate Peslar Miron