Document MMpw6NOo0pLjyr44D70xeZNjj
r--^r:T=g-:
1 fritt-riiry s-reffc ` .
^
- /n
iL.
FF.J3I0
BTMUMUM1
E. I. du Pont de Nemours S Company
ncoupwMTco Fabrics & Finishes Department
CC: L.S. Baker - F&F - Wiim.
xn
t
PLAINTIFFS EXHIBIT
DUP-335
Chicago Plant 2100 Elston Ave
November 23, 1966
C. A. D'ALONZO, M.D. MEDICAL DIVISION EMPLOYEE RELATIONS DEPARTMENT WILMINGTON
ASBESTOS EXPOSURE REVIEW OF LOCAL PLANT EXPERIENCE CHICAGO Relet: C.A.D.to B.A.F. 11/8/66
Exposure to Asbestos and other insulating materials is practically nil and has not constituted a medical problem at Chicago.
The following are responses to questions raised in your memorandum of 11/8:
A. There are no full-time insulators at the Chicago Plant.
B. One mechanic spends less than 1/2 of 1% of his working time at insulating. This estimate is on the high side.
C. Glass wool, magnesia & Alr-o-cel are used with glass wool predominating.
D. Asbestos insulating material was utilized on a one-time-basis, on two corrugated structures. The work was done by outside contractors on the afternoon shift.
E. There has been no incidents of Asbestosis, Mesothelioma or Carcinomas.
F. As previously noted, very little insulating work is performed routinely at the plant. Usually such work is confined to the outdoors but normal
DUP 1110071
BETTER THINGS FOR SETTER LIVING .. .THROUGH CHEMISTRY
-2 -
protective measures such as forced ventilation and respiratory protective equipment are utilized when required.
It is my understanding that you will forward further information as the pilot study progresses.
R. A. DE WALL - Plant Manager
BAF:CC
f"3 //
h)
BY: B. A. Finne, M.l5. Plant Physician
DUP 1110072