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C*H* Ztorcberdlng Jr.f Chicago* July Vil2. i PLAINTIFFS EXHIBIT ftB-131 ^rtario _Qgpt. of Health I attach hereto copies of D.O.H. reports cn air o-uwplijLj, concerning .TkjoC) wOa\ii r.n*i asbestos* Tou will note tho remark in j* fiu*jy*j latter yarding the for ;:afcostoo, and the fact that the obsorvaticiis indicate valves acovo the thres hold limit* although of course tho observations cover short-tera exposures. So doubt idm you have digeetod these reports you will let us iiavo your cflsaants and suggestions* Regarding your letter of July 1 I don't understand why J. Meehan was not `incJl.ttrteri in the hay urine saapling, and with n copy of this letter to Clars Hethsrtan (cn vacation at present) I am asking him to advise ae and also to ensure that the loid-dotn procedure is strictly followed* t J* Meehan was included in the urine rwnplee submitted to the u.O*H* in Hay by Or. Wood* Or. KWku^n has a copy of the report, which shows a specific gravity of 1*UQ4 and an analysis of O.C9 fag. per 1, which according to Or. Wood is low. We will certainly keep you ridviaed of any further developments and we lock to you cod Ur* Blackwell for guidance in this area* PCHslw P.d. Milner P.5* Also attached is a copy of the Directions received fren the Tmtistrlal Safety Branch of the Ministry of labour Witch were referred to in the D*0*B* letter of June 28* c*c* 8Jt* Rennie Br* E.H. Baleffubnd M*Vf* Rnrtioott C.W. Betherton JUL 2 6 1972 ABEX CORPORATION MEDICAL DEPT. SPIM 1586 w c -- nc.. 7 m w I V . 3 i O N Telephone: 965-4066 Area Code: 416 ONTARIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL S = viC 5 S a N C OnC ST CLAt AVENUE -VEST TORONTO 7. ONTARIO July 18, 1972 Mr. P* Milner, Works Manager, Abex Industries Limited, 50 Colborne Street, East, LINDSAY, Ontario. Dear Mr. Milner: I am sending you a copy of our air sampling results which were obtained recently at your plant by our laboratory, for your information. The Threshold Limit Value for asbestos is 2 fibres 5u/cc of air. Yours very truly VLT:jt end. V.L. Tidey, M.D*, Chief, Occupational Health Service JUL 26 1972 HEALTH STUDIES EMPLOYEE HEALTH ABEX CORPORATION MEDICAL DEPT. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH RADIATION PROTECTIIOONN PESTICIDES CONTROL PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH SPIll'1587 OCCUPATIONAL nEALTH LABORATORIES TEL: 965-7925 360 Christie Street, Toronto 4, Ont. RE: Air sampling for lead ano asbestos on July 12, 1972 at Abex Industries Ltd., 50 Colborne St. East, Ljhosay, Ontario Requested by Mr. p. Byrnes, E.H.B. Accompanied by Mr. R. Dickey, I.S.B. Company contact: Mr. P. Milner. REPORT NO: J5007 A July 17, 197: DATE: Dr. 7. Tioeyi COPIES TO: Mr. P. Byrne: Mr . J. McN a t r FROM: M. Polny Following are the results for lead ano asbestos air sampling: I? Leap No. .ano Location hgm. Lead per Cubic Meter of Air 1. 1st FLOOR, RU8BER HILL. 2. 1ST FLOOR BACKGROUND, APPROX. 10 FEET FROM RUBBER MILL. 3. 2ND FLOOR, ROTOCAN. * 4. 2ND FLOOR, LEAD WEIGHING STATION. 5. 1ST FLOOR, PREFORM RAILROAD. 6. 1st. FLOOR, ROLLING MACHINE SKA 73. 7. 1ST FLOOR, DISCHARGE FROM COOLER. 8. 1ST FLOOR BACKGROUND, APPROX. 15 FEET FROM COOLER. 9. 2ND FLOOR AS8EST0S WEIGHING STATION. 10. 2nd floor dumping mix, top OF COOLER. 11. 1st FLOOR, #15 KNEAOER. 0.09 0.09 0-.25 0.03 0.05 0.05 Q.09 0.10 0.05 0.06 0.06 2) Asbestos NO. AND LOCATI ON 1. 2nd FLOOR, WEIGH SCALE WEIGHING ASBESTOS. 2. 1st FLOOR, #15 KNEAOER, DUMP'NG AFTER KNEADING. 3. 1ST FLOOR, ROLLING MACHINE SKA73, BY HOPPER. 4. 1ST FLOOR, #15 KNEAOER, DUMPING ASBESTOS. Total Fibres >5u/cc. Air 7.2 2.5 3.7 8.1 MP/us /' sC-iT "i-- M. Polny / UL 2 6 1972 CORPORATION D1CAL DEPT. SPIM 1588 PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION Telephone 965-4066 Area Code 416 '.7? ,* Ontario DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL xAi'H services 3 a a s c- ONE S' ClAIP AVENUE west TORONTO ?. Ontario July 18, 1972 Mr. P* Milner, Works Manager, Abex Industries Limited, 50 Colbome Street, East, LINDSAY, Ontario. Dear Mr. Milner: I am sending you a copy of our air sampling results which were obtained recently at your plant by our laboratory, for your information. Yours very truly VLT:jt end V.L. Tidey, M.D%, Chief, Occupational Health Service. JUL26 1972 ABEX CORPORATION MEDICAL DEPT. HEALTH studies EMPLOYEE HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH RADIATION PROTECTION PESTICIOES CONTROL PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH SPIM1589 OCCUPATIONAL nEALTH LABORATORIES tLs 965-79:25 360 Christie Street, Toronto 4, Ont. RE: Air sampling for oust on July 12, 1972 at Abex Industries Ltd., 50 Colborne St* East, Lindsay, Ohtario. Requested by Mr. P. Byrnes. Accompanied by Mr* R. Oickey, l.S.B. Company contact: Mr, P* Milner. REPORT NO; 15007 B OATH: JuLY I7> *1 * 3 copies to. Mr. J, McN FROM: M. Polhy No. and Location Following are the results for dust sampling: Millions of Particles p Cubic Foot of Air I. 2ND FLOOR, WEIGH SCALE, WEIGHING AS8EST0S, 2* 1st floor #15 kneaoer, oumping after kneading* 3. 1st floor, rolling machine SKA73, by hopper. 4* 1st FLOOR #15 KNEAOER DUMPING ASBESTOS. % 4.0 (.0 1.0 5.0 MP/js (:-/\s mm JUL2 6 1972 abex corporation medical dept. SPIM 1590 ONTARIO PROVINCE OF OPPORTUNITY INDUS) .BIA L SAF;i V BRANCH MINISTRY OF LABOUR 400 UNIVERSITY- AVENUE. TORONTO 2. 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Loftt.6/7 AO ________ ( _ LajACli n r>AiS rtoA X/??/ CcoTMiS . opjf fpr? luoftrf ZZZZZIZZ.1 - y ^Z.REPORT RECEIVCD 8Y , z Cc.orrt('j SPIM 1591------ ONTARIO paovmci of owomunity INDUSTRIAL SAFETY BRANCH DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR 44 VICTORIA STREET TORONTO IA. ONTARIO 36S-4125 .1NO _,,c,,_t.- . -------------- INSPECTION OATE sat ' MCNfx AP NJ *4 / iz-l <?:7 /l/2(X 1,'jDuCJfifCS TD 5~o C0L/3 o/Zaj Sr*c* /1/AJJ0 SAJ , FILE N U M 8 E ft SIC J RECIS 10 OlV ` S* . ?!?.:> i a D1\l 1'.l)._\9j \0. \oi\f'<\I DIRECTION NUMBER E [*|l ACT OR 0# ---- 1 REGULATION c ic tx i SECTION i! c 2,'/:-. , 1~ X /? *) Take notice that you are required to comply with the following directions under the Industrial Safety Act, 1964, and the regulations, und notify the branch upon completion. s? /r/? /V a' />//.' / ~n - -E'-U&S! U Sj? nA/?/)/* VQ //us/ ls --TX>-./ *A ________ *_____________________________ _ --fO -A Pl*r tm*s T M,<atC/. <x/? nU'Jj*TJnjzL (\ /GaJ /? AJA) uX rtOi<`!L tr X A /v /aj , /n rJ_________________ A tjrf/rjf r ,f f> /-f jrrre A n-~ /?y 7 ASzy*jTMr: __ 7~- 3~&_ /D-f'-C- *./?A T//'ir<) /} / _/~S_4_l Trt _ - - -3Aj- o 1 /7 / CT/ er ._______T /*>/9,*/*.) T n / 7 A O.H.S. File No i-JO ONTARIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ENVIRONI-1ENTAL HEALTH SERVICES BRANCH 365 - 4066 Memorandum to: Dr. V. L. Tidey Chief, Occupational Health Service FTET?) VISIT REPORT FART I Date: June 14, 1972 From: p. A.. Byrnes, P.Eng. Plant: Abex Industries of Canada Ltd, Address: 50 Colborne St, E., Lindsay, Ontario. Requested by: E.H.B. Accompanied by: Mr. L. Eithel, E.H.B. Date of Visit: May 30, 1972 Contacts: Mr. P, Milner, Works Manager Mr. C.VJ. Netherton, Personnel Manager Copies to: J. McNair (3) Mr. P. Milner, Works Manager* Mr. H. Wall, E.H.B. Abstract: This visit was made to assess the lead exposure as a result of h~-p.h leadin-blood levels in this plant that manufactures brake linings. The 'directions tor a medical supervision program for lead are suggested, and air sampling for lead and asbestc . by the Occupational Health Service Laboratory is recommended. The brake lining formulations or ''compounds" are prepared in the Compounding Department which is about 40' x 40* x 10* high and is located on the second floor of this cement block building. There are windows in three of the walls and they were open at the time of the visit. The department is operated on a three shift basis with three men on the day shift and two men on each of the other two shifts. Host of the "compounds" contain either 555 lead sulphate or lead fonnate by weight approximately. The balance of the compound consists of approx imately 50j asbestos, plus a bonding resin, a high boiling petroleum solvent, accelerators, inhibitors,etc. The compound weights are about 500 lb, each and are formulated on a batch basis with about 7 to 8 com pounds being produced per shift. SPIM 1593