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1 V Thermo Analytical Inc. TMAIBRG 7314 West 90th Street Bridgeview, IL 60455 (312)430-1112 February 3, 1989 Mr. George Ferley Victor Products Division Dana Corporation 5750 West Roosevelt Road Chicago, Illinois 60650 RE: Limited Airborne Fiber Concentration and Bulk Asbestos rv^y-. -------...... > Dear Mr. Ferley; Enclosed are the results of the bulk and airborne fiber samples obtained at Victor Products. The only bulk sample that proved positive for asbestos was the sample obtained from the upper surface of a piece of precariously hanging ceiling panel in the former Bagging and. Sewing Room. This sample contained approximately 68% asbestos in a settled dust form. You are advised that samples containing 1% or greater asbestos are considered hazardous ..material .by OSHA. and the EPA. Airborne fiber` 'concentrations in the former Bagging and Sewing Room reached 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter. This is the OSBA "action level." The action level requires that medical surveillance be administered to all employees exposed -to this level for 30 days, or more per year. While this fiber concentration may appear to be low, ' I must advise that it is 10 times higher than we normally obtain for background readings. Our impression of . the Bagging and Sewing Room is that it poses a serious health risk to anyone working in or near the area. We 'advise-~'thaf*~~you consider ' abating this Room to' avoid possible employee claims of exposure liability. Please do not hesitate to contact me, should you require further information regarding this matter. Frank P. DeFranza Manager, Chicago Operations FD: pc VPD-189-0000335