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September 25t 1974
Sr* William M* Johnson626 South Staunton Drive Tucson* Arisen* 6S710
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the Occupation*! Safsty and Health irimlnl aeration on Bore Allegany. Tou war* right and X aa-'wrong. about th* raapona*
In conversations with the regional1 director (Shone), it is
obvious that them was * conscious attaapt to ignor* aa insp*ctloa of th* plant such as should- bav* r*aultd fro* your transmission.
X intend to investigate thle case further since it necessary* to request disciplinary action*
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Th* other side of the coin la that atr that point la OSHA* a
history the federal government had-little capability in Indus*
trial hygiene and there was a great* deal of confusion in the
State of Pennsylvania due to a lack of: coordination between
the State' and the federal government., i The Mistakes nay have
bee* honest, but'lf they were not we'wlll demand our pound of
flesh*
V* are asking some progress in settlag: up medical surveillance in Port Allegany; the first coaqiensatioa case for ashescosia has already been settled. We need, to,find a naans of supplement* lag the criminally insufficient awaxd^givea thin ease and of protecting Che ocher men and possiblythalr families who we know ere likely to be adversely affected.frri't':?;
Best wishes, .keep in touch.
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Sheldon V. Samuels, Director Health, Safety and Environment
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