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. m u ......... ,, Owens Coming Fiberglas Medical Se'rvice`? Department Fiberglas Tower Toledo, Ohio 43659 Attention: Mr. Gerald Devitt, Chief Industrial Hygienist Dear Mr. Devitt, Persuant to our meeting on May 1, 1986 concerning O.D. claim 901120-22 by the claimant James Westfall, I would 'ike to request photocopies of the following: 1. "Basement flu" coranittee minutes for the meetings held. 2. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, investigation re sults for the ''basement flu" survey. 3. Owens Coming Fiberglas industrial hygiene results of welding fume ex posure of craftsmen while working in the wool basement. Please note if any personal samples were collected on workers who were working inside the D-6 "B" zone forming fan. All other industrial hygiene survey results conducted in the wool basement. 4. University of Wisconsin results identifying the bacterial agent as thermophylic actinomyces and the insuing illness as hypersensitive pneumonitis. 5. The claimant's mcJical file which includes pulmonary function tests, chest x-rays, and any examinations or other tests pertaining to the respiratory sys tem. 6. Written programs on respirator usage and on confined space entry. Dates both programs were implemented. Do you or the employee's foreman know of any operations in which the claimant would be subjected to working in a confined space (including the D-6 "B" zone forming fan)? 7. Was the claimant one of the group that was positively identified as having hypersensitive pneumonitis? ./ <e Industrial Commission of Ohio Division of Safety and Hygiene 246 N. High SL Columbus, Ohio 43215 Richard F. Celeste. Governor Uonird T. Lancaitar. Industnai ComfniMion Chairman Emory Huguatet Vic* Chairman Gaorpa C. Smith in. Mambar Raymond A. Connor. Mambar a Robart L McABiatar. Mambar a John A. Pompai. Saiaty and Hygiana Sop*rin|Bndanl a Loo Gargeiy. Aaaiatant Sopanntandant 2- - 8. Are you or the foreman aware of the claimant's smoking history or any hobbies or extra-curricular activities that would be pertinent to this claim? 9. What tests or engineering controls have been initiated to alleviate the "Basement flu" synytoms? What were the air monitoring results for bacterial counts? I realize that quite a volume of material has been requested and that some information may not be available. Any information that you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Do not hesitate to call (800-282-3045) if you have any questions regarding this letter. Sincerely, cc: Mr. Tom Mullady, Owens Coming Fiberglas 32 Case Avenue Newark, Ohio 43055 Beth Purcell Industrial Hygienist c l i ! >? B5D55??