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FILE NAME Corning OC DATE 1971 Apr 16 DOC OC352 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION Bloomington Trip Report Premeced 1g ang 1860 ** Dofter Dofter et Judge Pos flley 40 Zersen 849 octater 18 1969 oe . 07-11236 15 iampens 849 akar t) . | FIBERGLAS FIBERGLAS | t' Keith Preston - Bloomington subject BLOOMINGTON TRIP REPORT APRIL 7 & 6 1971_ PLAINTIFF'S No. EXHIBIT Dr K 310 company correspondence fom Jan L. Konsen M.D. date = April 15 1971 ow J. Jmecek = BloomingtoBlonmington C. Bradley Melleely M.D. - Bloomington J. J. Young = 12 R. J. Sepesay - 193 Individuals Contacted Keith Preston H. F. Jane ~ Plant Manager - Pereconel Manager Purpose of Trip 1. To review procedure for further medical evaluation of individuals suspected of having sabestosis Identification and Davironmental History Mr. Hank Janecak and syself reviewed the plant environmental ~ history of individuals suspected of having asbestosis based on the ray reports from Dr. George Wright as well as those individuals whose ray films were read as compatible with asbestosis by the local radiologist This list which also out- lines the environmental exposure histories is being forwarded only to Dr. McNeely and Mr. Janecek Of the twenty sen so identified four have been laid off Of these four three have histories of prolonged asbestos exposure One of the individuals had the ray changes when he was employed in 1969 and they have not changed to the present , . One individual on this list needs only to have his ray repeated since the ray was technically poor Therefore there are sixteen individuals who need further evaluation Finally by a local internist with expertise in chest diseases there were four individuals whose evaluations were done after the initial plant examinations had been completed Dr. McNeely will make the determination regarding additional work for these men based on his physical examination and the reading of the local radiologist 7.5 01 01 029 0591 100 Oreduc Puni October 16 ceed seder t64 3 er at 11 eF 6m 2^toon 1649 1989 18 In ... AP Fegas Fegas '41. 17-61239 8 - oe - om Bloomington Trip Report April 7 & 8 1971 2 Additional Evaluation Maleely Dr. McNeely will contact Owen Densen M.D. telephone number the local physician who will do the further evaluations to dete8r2m7i-ne6085 the cost of the evaluation which will be mainly directed at the pulmonary status and the length of time the evaluation will take pulmonary function studies will be done by Dr. Deneen Once The has this information we will Dr. Denean and wyself to arrange review the a conference call with Dr. McNeely sethod of need and scope of the evaluation and the communicating to the employees additional It is hoped that these evaluations em begin within the next week or so Once the arrangements and have been made with Dr. Deneen I will contact Mr. Jaecak inform him of the approximate timing and cost of the Mr. Janecek will then work out the details with Dre examination Helesly and Deneen Review of Findings of Medical Examinations Completed on Exployees in 1970 It was determined at our Thursday meeting that findings of the carried out in 1970 should be reviewed with the employees at theexaeamrilniaetsitons possible time Mr. Janecek The method of the review will consist of Dr. Mckeely and which have interviewing each exmined individual Those individuals no environment medical conditions which are related to the plant will be offered an opportunity to discuss the findings privately with Dr. McNeely In those individuals in which further evaluation is required the men will be apprised of the fact that further evaluation will be belpful to assist them in a optimum health possible maintaining the most It should be stressed that the condition has been present for a long period of time and that their lives no redical changes in are to be expected At the time of their meeting with Dr. McNeely and Mr. Janecak the should be given the dates for their additional men possible review the At the same time they should be results of the additional evaluation if at told that Dr. McNesly all will ups have been work as soon as all of the work- completed This should not be delayed Routine Annual Examinations Beginning in July the routine exminations for the remainder of the who did not receive I additional evaluation should plant This examiantion should include a chest ray spiromaegtariyn btehiusndecarntaken easily be done at the plant if a nurse and a spirometer are obtained routine physical exmination urinalysis and a complate blood count These rays should be ready by both Dr. Wright as well as the local radiologist Any new or questionable cases should be evaluated by the consulting internist 01 029 0592 Prewncwe " Camere eader veai Dr Dr at pos Paz Biz 604 Gordon sq Oct 16 1989 is cemsann s *. 7 11230 sq Free ,) - . 7 < m, - Bloomington Trip Report Apri7l 8 < 1971 3 Discussion It was agreed by all parties that the further evaluation of individuals suspected of having asbestosis should be carried out individuals who after the additional evaluation promptly Those asbestosis should within the limits of the are diagnosed as having be placed in the least possible exposure to acosnbtersatcots anTdheayvaislhaobulled wjeoabrs their personal protection during my exposure When the industrial ventilation control is complated these men should be placed in the least possible exposure and be given the option of wearing personal respiratory protection even though the exposure level would be below the threshold Hait valus handling At any time there is a question regarding possible retirement due to asbestos exposure these asses should be thoroughly reviewed by my office prior to my decision Dr. Melleely and I have reviewed the list of possible asbestotic individuals and are in agreement on those that need further evaluation and their If you have my further questions or comments please let me know JLxing JLxing enel K. F. Janecek only Jon Longer In E. Jan L. Konsen K.D. 01 029 0593 . \ & _ Ovewered -- -- ... ... Seaqee al Miley La Orator 14 1909 et al 09-11230 La damian, ... ... ... ... ...... ... Beh BSI - - - <<. Nage Joseph Babb Walter Winkelman Everett Bowmen Anthony Sumner^ INDIVIDUALS EXAMINED AFTER INITIAL + AFTER ' INITIAL we os EXAMINATION Films not reviewed by Dr. Weight . Date Ace Hired 50'a Locations Worked Maintenance Total Plt Exposure | 20 yrs 60's Pipe Covering 15 you 80 - Asbestos Textile - 40's - Laboratory 27 yrs Saoking History Yes yes yes ---- BO Ralph Hounce Charles Kitchens POSSIBLE ASBESTOSIS AS READ BY A LOCAL RADIOLOGIST 60's 7/59 O's 4/53 Asbestos Textiles - Maintenance Textiles Pipe Covering Maintenance Janitor - Pipe Covering pipe DO Tom Harmon Bernita Bragonir Charles Hammond John Handley GROUP LAID OFF ray changes with asbestosis 66 4/69 Janitor 2 yrs rays being held - present at time of hire / 50's Textile Asbestos 5-6 yrs &O'e Asbestos Pipe Covering 17 yrs Fyroor ) 20 . Pipe Covering Urethane ) 11 yrs yee yes yes yes 4-16-71 01 029 0594  Orweeced Parag Parag 18der *** 2% rger of y J Parag Parag Parag Parag Parag Parag MH October 14 1909. 41. 17-11230 La Joined . Parag Seees Led 9 AFTER INITIAL EXAMINATION INDIVIDUALS EXAMINED Film not reviewed by Dr. Wright Name Joseph Babb Walter Winkelman Everett Bowman Anthony Summers ART 50 60 60'0 40's Date Hired . - - Locations Worked Maintenance Total Pit Exposure _ 20 yrs Pipe Covering 15 you Asbestce Textile - Laboratory 27 JTB Sacking History Yes yes yes no ---- Ralph Mounce Charles Kitchens POSSIBLE ASBESTOASSRIEASD BY A LOCAL RADIOLOGIST 60'a 7/59 40 4/53 Asbestos Textiles - Maintenance Textiles Pipe Covering Maintenance Janitor - Pipe Covering pipe ---- Tom Harmon Bernita Bragonir GROUOP FF ray changes with asbestosis 66 4/69 Janitor 2 yrs rays being held - present at time of hire 50'a Textile Asbestos 5-6 yrs John Handley 20's - Tyreor Pipe Covering Urethane > ) yrs . yes yes yes 01 029 0595 Paul's Paul's camera ader rua. o fer at at Jung P. 11.87 11.87 October 10 1989 * al 87-61230 am8 " ... ... L demisae * a...r 2. e: INDI REQUV IRINI G ADD DITIU ONALAEVAL LUAtS Te Ie On N = Name Lao Lohmeyer Si a Elwell McCandless SO Date Hired 7/55 1960 John Herrell 54 William Johnson Dayton Taylor 45 10/52 12/51 John Polaski 10/51 Clyde Contpon 64 2/62 Marvin Vance Laster Friend 10/53 12/55 1956 Donald Huff mid 40t 1950 Bob Julian 25 Floyd Hanselman 57 1969 6/68 Runsel Lawyer 37 10/54 Locations Worked Loom Operator Asbestos Felt Asbestos Pipe Covering Urethane Pipe Covering Total Plt | Exposure 15 yrs. 2 yrs Byre Byre Smoking History Yes | yes yes yes Maintenance 20 yrs yes Pipe Covering Urethane , 17-20 yrs Maint Supe ) yes Asbestos Fyroor ) 20 yrs yes USroemtehaConree Board - DO ? Pipe Covering 2 yrs ? Maintenance 1968 to present Pipe Covering 15 Asbestos Falt yrs . DO Pipe Covering , Unloading 14 yrs yes Sup on floor ) Lab Technician 2 yrs yes Maintenance 2 YTS Short history yes Possible 20 exposure to chrystalline free silica previous employer - Wedrin Silica Co ) Laboratory Urethane Pipe Covering sensitized by TDI 5 yrs . 6 yrs now by MDI ---- 01 029 0596 fremeces | 6den or 168 39 order of RLiey 6den 6den maag Der Ps Der 14 19H LA ... ... Af irene, 4. 97-41230 _ INDIVIDUALS REQUIRING ADDITIONAL EVALUATION Hane Carl Chase Age 34 Charles Kitchens 60'0 Date Hired 5/66 4/53 Ralph Hounce 40's 7/59 Charles Collins film Repeat chest film only 3/56 Locations Worked Asbestos Felt Shipping Maintenance J Janitor Pipe Covering Asbestos Textiles Pipe Covering Total Fit Exposure yrs . - Pipe Covering Asbestos silica Urethane 5 yrs 10 YTB Smoking History Yes No no no pipe yes 4-16-71 01 029 0597