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May 2, 1978
MAY 5 1978
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
MIDLAND, MICHIGAN 48640
Dr. John Stafford Division Manager Health and Environment Protection Imperial Chemicals Industries Limited Plastics Division Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 IHD ENGLAND
Dear Dr. Stafford:
Since Mr. Seawell of MCA is in the hospital, I'm transmitting to you Russell A. Park's letter of April 28. Mr. Park has been kind enough to supply details on the angiosarcoma case who died May 2, 1969.
I hope we are able to get information on all the other gaps in your table.
Sincerely,
T. R. Torkelson, Sc.D. Enclosure mh
cc: J. T. Seawell
R. A. Park
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PLASTICS COMPANY
TELEPHONE: 7.1 3-32Q-2000
April 26, 1978
Hr. J. T. Seawell Project Manager Vinyl Chloride Research Manufacturing Chemists Association
1825 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Y/ashington, D. C. 20004
.Dear Mr. Seawell:
X have examined the ''Liver Angiosarcoma Registry" attached . to your letter of Anril 17, 1978 to the Vinyl Chloride Technical Panel. It appears that the Firestone Plastics Company case is missing. These data, in the format of the registry, are attached. Please forward them to Dr. J. Stafford to be included in his
compilation.
Thanh you.
Very truly yours,
RAPidjs Attach. cc: Dr. T. R. Torkelson, Dow
Russell A. Park Special Projects Coordinator
Technical Departments
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FIRESTONE PLASTICS COMPANY . DIVISION OF THE FIRESTONE TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY BOX 699, FIRESTONE BOULEVARD. POTTSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 19464
Name - Francis A. Bachman
D a^te1 of** Birt1h* " - November
17
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Company - Firestone Plastics Company
Factory - Fottstovm, Pa.
First VC Exposure - July 13, 194-9 Date of Diagnosis - After Death
Age at Diagnosis - Deceased
Years of Exposure to Diagnosis - 20+
Date of Death - Hay 2, 1969 t
Histological Confirmation - Yes
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Estimated Exposure level - Approximately 10 years - High
Occupation - Approximately 10 years Reactor Operator. Balance in other related production positions.
Other Career Highlights - Utility & Service Operator, Bagger, Dryer Operator, Centrifuge Operator Relief Operator, Stripping Operator and 3 years prior service in Tire
Plant.
Other Comments - None
4/21/78
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