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Pittsburgh C rnlng Corporation Ona Gateway C ntar Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15333 B. W. HOLMAN Vie* Pr<Mid**it Technology *nd Manufacturing March 19, 1970 Mr. Wendell R. Blair, Regional Director 0. S. Department o Labor Bureau of Labor Standards Office of Occupational Safety Room 601 411 North Akard Street Dallas, Texas 75201 Dear Mr. Blair: NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT DID NOT COM; Jili Ir r ILES On April 8, 1969, you wrote a letter informing us that a recent Labor Department Survey of our Tyler, Texas,-facility revealed several vio lations of the Safety and Health Requirements of the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act. Mr. B. M. Stout, formerly Vice President, Manufacturing, for Pittsburgh Corning Corporation, wrote to you on July 2, 1969 and outlined the action our company would take to bring the Tyler plant into compliance with the provisions of the aforementioned act. This letter will serve to update your Information as to our activities in this area. Pittsburgh Corning Corporation's Central Engineering Department, with consulting assistance from Dr. Morton Corn, has completed detailed plans for a ventilation system to control asbestos dust at this plant. However, purchase and installation of the required equipment have been delayed for the following reasons: 1. Engineering estimates for purchase and installation of the fabric filters, ducting, etc. are quite high when considered ----- against the very real possibility that such equipment may prove to be obsolete in the near future. As you know, a reduction of the Threshold Limit Value of asbestos from twelve to five fibers/cc is scheduled for May 1970. This new level will require a thorough review of the proposed ventilation system by Dr. Corn in order to assure its adequacy in meeting the new TLV, or possible further reduc tions in the TLV that may occur at a later date. Further reductions may make it impossible to control dust with the proposed equipment. |S DOCUMENT WAS NOT A RECORD* Or J_BB_00Jd921 | PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. DID NOT COME FROM IT'S FILES AND CANNOT BE AUTHENTICATED BY PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. 1450 ITTS VRGH CORNING t? I^IOTE: THIS OOCUMERfDIO13 i \ i n i ru FILES 2. The equipment, on the other hand, may prove to be zcnecessarr . Pittsburgh Corning Corporation Is vigorously pursuing derelo=-- ment of a substitute material for use in Its pipe insulation. Initial results appear favorable and we are opttoisrlc oter the possibility of marketing the new pipe insulation by rid 1972. Success in this area will completely elinlnarte ashtstnf from our product and greatly reduce the need for ezuensiTTM ventilation equipment* (Note: Please treat the aorve infor mation in a confidential manner)* For the above reasons, we request a temporary variance to the health requirements of the Walsh-Healey Act* During the variance period, we vilf_ tike the following steps to insure health protection for personnel exposed to asbestos dust: 1* Continue the respiratory protection program in all manufacturing areas showing excessive exposure until such areas ce brought under control* 2* Initiate a health education program that will fully exp? n rr the employees the health hazards associated with asbestos exposure and how they can protect themselves* 3* Expand the periodic medical examination program for our eupl=-ves to include not only chest X-rays as performed to dee bur alsr, on all employees with more than five years seniority, es greasesive medical history and physical examination, and pulmonary rmerroa tests performed biannually* We have discussed sues a program with Dr* George Hurst, Clinical Director of the Easz Teas Tuberculosis Hospital, who is interested in providing these examinations* We would appreciate the opportunity of going over In derail ne sorementioned points* If you think this is desirable we will be haroy to near with you in your Dallaa office at your convenience* In the interim, if yot restore additional information or If X can be .of further help, please contact na. Very truly yours, PITTSBURGH CORNING C0HP3SATZU EWH/rb E^w/ Holman | BB 00*18922 1 THIS document was not a record of PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. DID NOT COME FROM IT'S FILES AND CANNOT BE AUTHENTICATED BY PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. 1451 ii i '.thorised >prititiv of *-t<loye*i PC*'', `FL-CIO ^ocal 6-202 710 Peat Itoble Tyler, Texas 75701 OSHA-l U.s. M^ARTMINT OP LAMM T3TftS&T fSllhS^SSSTT Dallas, Texas 75201 SAFETY AMO HEALTH REPORT 1. C1MQ (Nk H-7734 *. ARSA *1730 X, MKMOMT KO. 1 4. MtaiON 6 A. CITY t. cmrlovsr t. IMSFSCTIOM BATS <4 7070 11/23-26-29-30 A 17 /I /71 IS. MAMS OF cmflotcr. tvfs of lsoai. BMTITV, AMO Aawwor AMINdAAL OFFics a. aaeoHOAav covsraos csa MAR STM an 11. T SUMMONS MO. PIttsburg Coming Corp., subaid. of PPG Inc. A Corning Glass "orks '7161 377-3411 IS. ITRSST OR RUILOIMO |Mw rt Putt H.ZIMCOOS p-r'to'** industrial District TTYITT Tyier IA ITAT* Texas | It. COUMTT AMO COOl Smith - '23 75701 17. TV* !f. of iwlhestos oipa insulation CLA1SIFICO COM TRACTS dtsr MAM MCAM' OMcr I0MAmCM MlAMT miant |zi. tic 3292 HUMSCR SNRLQVCD Aluk INIFTI S7 WAftC*T ufirr 39 21a TYPf ElMltUt FOLLOWUP 1*. MAMAOCHCMT OFFICIALS COMTACTSO C. . '-an Homo T..I.4-.________________________ 14. CPMPIpAIMT it. iMiPcenota rr TOTAL Federal 70 TITLS " II 17. tMRLOTaa IMSFSCTIOM RCRMaSCMTAT1VCISI TITLS orks K-r. . 'hse.fn.&?.jl I>- B-rron. Tiai-t. en and W Of___ "or'-oan P-ion Committee 42 Fdnoud "*ia-le" "0Tks Acet. IS. MAMAOSMCMT IMSRCCTIOM RCRRCsaMTATlWCISt K. 7. T'idler Shift Snot. , OTMCR CXRLOTCES COMTACTSO fO mm IMlIFi* rmwmmmmmtrmt M. CLOWNS COMFSRSHCC CONTACTS <Ow IN* OJMA-IC tap --Ml.) r. 7, Horn- __ 'orks Mgr. IAI OCSCRIRTIOR OF VORKMTC II. til CONSTRUCTION OP SUH.OIHO* OR TTRC OF WORK ARSA (SlSIlR R| l*o"CTete Mk. offico 22' x 100', Bldg. *1 aastslde wooden frasie, wooden sidinr, 50' r. 9*0 production, "arehouaing A storage. Bldg. *2, Butler type structure vsrehouse A Tott; ^ so* r oan* IS. IS TYRC OF FIRS FROTSCTIOM Sprin^lered throughout, adequate C0j, pRjQy^er 4 Soda *cid fire' axelng^i|eT01 Q NOT COME FROM PPG FILES , n. is oescRimaM of --ocsiici rx. wimtm. mmt l1rjTi- T u V ffltterinl abostot f1. berl, U. ^ Aittiite, Silicate sods, Mineral "oot, Snobrite Clay and recycled scrip, ground and feed o l&- - h duet system to bid. aree, sprayed with solution of silicate of rode, -oiled or mandrel i^rto -ertous sires of pipe insulation, placad on finishing rolls, coat-d A placed in oven- Lto dry end trimmed, split A packaged. o *> os ICI JSCOMOART COVSRAOC4.IFT FRBSRAL. BBuTAgT MUM--R. AMR FMF1. ntamta - MAIO as t ja. ioi oio too oeaeove am mount or mcaltm masaro mot coverso sy a itamoaroi |^Jys* ^^ro IP **Ttl.wtUMifT AM OtMA-1 FQMM. *9 - ^S. <S1 111 FAS AOVARCC MOTICS OF IMSRSCTIOM OIVSNt | |yS [7~|m. --------- ---------- ------- OI.IH TOUR JUOOMCMT OIO THC AOVAMCC noticx aovsrsslt affsct tmc inrfsctiomt n* | |mo Is IF --VSA.-- CXFLAIM OR RXVCRSC OF TMIS FORM. lAAFt III OOtS OWLOVSX MAINTAIN INJURY AMO ILLMSSS HSCOROS A* RCOUIRSOf 0TSS | <CO C2 Oa *sl LtJ IS MSRS FORM AMO IRSTRUCTIOMA RRQVIQaot YSS PIf* IS pots SNFLOVtX COMPLY MITM TMB FOST1NO MSOURSMSMTlf Q TS1 QmO IF -MO.- LIST AS A VIOLA TIOM ON OSMA.IA.' |mo _______ __ | BB --------- 0018923 | 2 y> O Tims iRvesTto - to rsarsst hour 41s 41.TMVIV 8o DSW to ' U* == - i L0_ ii 1 1111 IlMCTIOt ii PftCTIOPMA1ft*. 1i **TOTAL 111 CJiARNAO'SSIOMATURC 41 vOw hE a9.- Lt m> (aftenhAd "ATTee'vRl _ca_ts 17/7/71----OAT* _ U.V'!*. \TTV* This inspection ***3 rads by C. R. Holder and John ?. Boyle for the ^-rprs* of t** "''serial Ey^isrist performing a swr>ey to dotervlne If enplsyee* r l*!?.'' jr^oi*# to MnunM of asbestos finti. A M iTSt 3frnni had visited tie plant at the rawest of the Texas 5tat# PspATtr.ent of H**1. tv passed o-. to Regional Administrator John K. Barto the ir.ftr- metinn that they felt extremely serious health' hazard conditions existed at this plant doe to emoloytas being exposed to excessive amounts of asbestos fin**. The entrance interview was with Hr. Edmond Snavley, Volies Accountant, and Hr. C. E. van Som*,'rorks Manager. The ASA. and Industrial Hygienist pro* parly identified themselves by presenting tbair Identification ereinitials and tha ASA. axplainad that the purpose of the inspection was for Hr. Soyla to perform an industrial hygiene survey to datermina if employees v*re being exposed to excessive amounts of asbestos fines. Copies of the Occupational Safety and Health.Act of 1970, 29-CFR Part 1910, Handy Reference Guide, and Safety Standards magazine, datsd May-June, 1971, ware presented to them. Both of these employer representatives were familiar vith the Act and when v* informed them it vould be necessary for an employee repre sentative to accompany us on the inspection Mr. Ray Barron, Maintenance Kan and Onion Workman Committee member, who resides at 109 E. Grandville, Tyler, Texas, and is a member of O.C.A.V., Local 4-202, tha authorised representative of the employees, was called to tha office end be was briefed on the purpose of our visit. Prior to starting tha Inspection a review of the accident reports was made and no serious injuries hare resulted in this plant during the current calendar year. Prior to the employees' representative be-'ug called to the office Mr. van Home was informed that if conditions were noted during the inspection that consti tuted alleged violations of the mlei and regulations, that it could cause the company to be issued a citation of alleged violations and proposed assessment of penalties. Additional information as to other employee* contacted can be found in the Industrial Hygienist's narrative report. Mr. van Homa was informed that we would bn taking pictures- of tha eocipaent and peopla at each test site and he voiced no objection. NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT DID NOT COME FROM PPG P'LES | BB 0018924 J 1453 \ u.s. oaaaaTMiMT oa basoa Owwiiwl Mr arf HM ItoMlemlw 7th Floor - 1511 Commerce Street Dellas, Texas 75201 NAxKATTVI EMPLOYER,. ADDRESS Pittsburg Corning Corp. P. 0. Box 3057 Tylar, Taxis 75701 U UNO MOb H-773A ** ANSA *1730 Is 0|A*I (ML 1 4 KVOlON 6 DAT* _____ 12/2/71 OSiA-lC Pete- 7 - at _ l" Information: Manufacturer unibestoa pipe Insulation affects* commerce obtaining rt" materials and distributing finished products. J. Closing Conference Summary: Dete 12/1/71, Mr. C. Z. ran Homo, '"orba Manner, C. colder, I -'i "<rrp lienee, and John ?. Boyle, 1. H., present. ARA informed Kr. -an Home slleged violations had been noted and that citation of alleged violations and proposed assessment of penalties mould be issued. Mr. Boyle covered alleged viols tiers noted a^d this porter r* closing conference is cohered in the 1. H. narrative report. Mr. ran Borne admitted '-"Vledje oi excess!-i concentrations of asbestos end stated company bad requested -trience. Copy of this variance request "it furnished by ren Horn* and is in the f!e. Mr. vsn Borne did not object to proposed abatement dates or violations, Mo.-legal act-on selected. woTe.i~Hi?eetft!ENT-ete- WTtt <H : 1 iivw! PG FILES- "W5 nur "kmeeffl of '.unnsTRIE!. INC. DID NOT COME FROM ! FILES AND CANNdr BE. AUIHLH1 ICAtLO SBES. NC.vm.PPG INDUS____ __ mini 1C1 DlCC wr la pear opinion, i* a followup inspection necessary? 8 92 5~J 1454 PO *1104 f oru.i. oipaktmcmt iamd OSKA-tB noMMi 5 iawity rrogium 31l T)m Pf TIm ONwOMM, HUuSCI OM STAWW * |lAR^rr CBMMTTECI ImwMie MMR> CMkv (hiNe1i 7 t*ajmno Txtofcn Ml Tm *.,1,, Vn IrpIr m M C/a ~.Tt-'ry }~r IUMU 1* COMO NO* M 77 3H 1. ARCA * >73v L OSMA-I MO, / A. RiaiON 6 SAFETY AMO HEALTH PROGRAM EVALUATtOM TO RRODRAM* YO raoscAM* tn 9 MCDICAl 10 ACdOINT INVetriSATtON(Uw) x, W.--t HehtI--> OwmNw Ftlln M AmM CmiiioiN Mm fmi-- rD Nl>f rWEMlNN Wk< AM 0Nr (1) Ml T)a> Nw* Q) Ml TMh PfRSONM. M0TCCT1VI edupmcnt ftm SuRM Ipi^w AmDr M Arm. fi--Mwy PVne--i-- HbhI^N hiHitlw UOfltp Mn x, Vmt Hwii atufeCHM OIUMRM* hm Animw r.Riw, A (1) rfltHnE AcNl * ^MIhw CnIwmbmo *; ii INCENTIVE AWARDS llRWllll . * A ru rtt nS&rp*+ (^<Ar/J O-S . 13 WUSUaTf.RROROTlQN A hm^. X M4* M K Nmh X 'vzZ? 13 MANAGEMENT INTEREST cw tNtlRf GmmfvHm# Mr R*a Cmm Mnl YU ^: /C * * YU NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT DIO NOT COME FROM PPG FILES THIS* DOCUMEN WAS NOT A RECORD OF trsPPG industries INC. DID NOT COME FROM fh.es and cmNNOT BE AUTHENTICAT ED BY PPG INDUSTlIES, INC. | QB 0018926_2 1453 -- -- ---- niz