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EHMD-MS (UNIT) TO FROM INTERNAL CORRESPONDENCE L PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT KRC-525 Tom Sands DATE March 4, 1988 TM Janet Smitrf^ SUBJECT Sulfolane Unit Asbestos A bulk Insulation sample was taken on February 22, 1988 from insulation material found on the ground in the middle section of the Sulfolane Unit. The insulation had been removed by a contractor during the turn-around activities. The analytical results (attached) indicate the sample was positive for asbestos. These results were discussed with C. DeYong on February 25, 1988. The potential for health effects associated with asbestos exposure dictates close supervision and control of projects involving handling of asbestos containing materials. Southwestern procedure #65 sets forth stringent practices designed to minimize employee exposure to asbestos. W. Litton indicates that asbestos handling is specifically ^d^-ressed along with other health and safety matters during the contractor's briefing prior to entry into the facility.- Even so, in this instance, the contractor apparently disregarded the facility procedures. To preclude a similar incident in the future, I recommend the importance of following facility procedures be strongly emphasized to the contractors during the orientation meetings and to the Southwestern employees assigned to "Contract Supervision." Should you have any questions, please contact me at extension 2534. JS/lh xcs: C. DeYong E. R. Goltra, M.D. W. Litton M. Moore J. Warn SWRf/Asbestos 6650 1H 053992 31100 N. Lincoln Okla. City, OK 73105 (405) 528-0541 Branch Offices 902 Trails West Loop Enid, OK 73701 900 S.E. 2nd Lawton, OK 73501 208 Eastside Blvd. Muskogee, OK 74403 814 Conti Street New Orleans, LA 70112 (405) 237-3130 (405) 353-0872 (918) 682-7853 (504) 524-8395 1KE61 REPORT Chemical Laboratory AnalysisBulk Asbestos---------------------------- Methodology________________ Client Kerr McGee Corporation Purchase Order # Reported to Janet Smithby 0rder Qf Janet Smith Sampled from Southwesternby----------------------------------------------------------------------Date Shipped Via Janet SmithReceived 2-25-88Reported 2-25-88 Lab # 4390 Identification 2720A Date Time Parameter Asbestos TEST RESULTS Positive, This sample contains approximately 40% Amosite and 5% Chrysotile, SWRf/Asbestos 6651 THIS REPORT APPLIES ONLY TO THE STANDARDS OR PROCEDURES IDENTIFIED AND TO THE SAMPLEISI TESTED. THE TEST RESULTS ARE NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OR REPRESENTATIVE OF THE QUALITIES OF THE LOT FROM WHICH THE SAMPLE WAS TAKEN OR OF APPARENTLY IDENTICAL OR SIMILAR PROOUCTS. NOR DO THEY REPRESENT AN ON GOING DUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM UNLESS SO NOTED. THESE REPORTS ARE FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE ADDRESSED CLIENT AND ARE RENDERED UPON THE CONDITION THAT THEY WILL NOT BE REPRODUCED WHOLLY OR IN PART FOR ADVERTISING OR OTHER PURPOSES OVER OUR SIGNATURE OR IN CONNECTION WITH OUR NAME WITHOUT SPECIAL WRITTEN PERMISSION. SAMPLES NOT DESTROYED IN TESTING ARE RETAINED A MAXIMUM OF THIRTY DAYS. Charge: Kerr McGee Corporation Orig. & lcc To same Icc/lab Respectfully Submitted STANDARD TESTING AND ENGINEERING CO. (Original Signed By) RECEIVED FEB 2 91988 "TEST FOR ASSURANCE" 1H 053993