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S0TIC2 TO MOSSANTO-S?aiXO?IZLO ;a?L0T253 lc*aci7, 70U vara informed ehaC Nonsaneo Springfiald'9 Nedical Daparraene would b scarring a special haaleh program for emplo7aes who mighc hare son* la coueace wish aa asbescos addieiva raw matarial usad ia cha Zeslnox Manufacturing Deparemeue. Ibis updaca Is eo Inform jou of tba prograas mada Co lnsura tba haaleh and safaC7 of choaa amplo7aaa. Tou should know chac va haws ldaaclfiad all ehoaa waga amplo7aaa la cha plane who worked ia cha kasinox Manufsecuring Daparcmaac (1941-1959). Also, wa have aiailar lnformacloa for cha salariad parsonaal buc cha salarlad laforaaeioa aa7 aoc ba all inclusive dua co cha aannar ia which salarlad work hiscorias ara recorded. Therefore, all choaa amplo7aaa (waga aad salar7) who hawa baaa ldaaeiflad as baiag pare of cha apaclal haaleh program will ba nociflad b7 plane mail b7 Oaeambar 15. in7 amplo7aas aoe eoaeacead by Daeambar 15, bue who worked in kasinox during Cha *cud7 parlod (1941-1959), should concacc Or. Nassau, axeanslou 2604, eo lnsura chair inclusion in cha scud7. 11so, wa hawa sacurad cha services of a raeognlzad madlcal axparc la Cha fiald of asbaseos-ralacad illaass. At his diraceloa, wa haws eollaeead axlseiag x-rs7 film on all cha ldaaclfiad amplo7aas and forwardad ehasa co him for his earaful aaal7sis. Any furchar madlcal work aad rscommendaelons will ba basad on Cha rasulcs of his findings and his axparc opinion. gain, chls offore is pare of honsaaeo-Spriagfiald's eonclaulng program eo lnsura cha haaleh aad safeey of lea employees. 12/1/78 pprowed for Poseing: Ramoral Oaea: 12/29/78 UCC 085619 Monsanto MONSANTO PLASTICS * MSMS CO. 730 Wortaitar Straat Indian Orenara. Mauachuiattt 01191 PHn, (4131 January 25, 1979 Mr. Rudolph. Baysrle, Jr. OSSA. Springflsld Ares Director 1200 Main Street., Suite 515 Springfield, Mass. 01103 Dear Mr. Bayerle: Recently the Monsanto Springfield Medical Departaent started a special health study progrin for employees In the plant vho might have had an exposure to an asbestos additive raw material used In the manufacture of a phenolic molding compound from 1941 to 1959. All active employees In the plant who worked in that department during the usage period were Identified and notified of their Inclusion In the program. Existing X-ray films on those Identified employees vers collected and forwarded to Dr. George V. Wright, a recognized expert In the field of asbestos related Illness. He has reviewed the X-rays of those persons In the plant who worked In chat area during the usage period and has reported his Initial findings. Of the 218 employees In the plant whose X-rays vers studied, 23 showed some signs which may be Indicative of effects associated with asbestos exposure, and 131 were found to be free of such asbestos effects. Films of 64 employees were judged by the consultant to be technically Inadequate for this evaluation and new X-rays will be required. Although It has not been confirmed that any of these cases were work connected, the following measures are being taken for employee protection: 1. The 23 Involved employees are being lnediately contacted and Informed of the X-ray. results and further action which will be taken for their protection. 2. We are la the process of contacting all other concerned employees la the study to Inform them chat either they are free of- any such signs or that they will require repeat X-rays. 3. The Initial health study Is being broadened to include former employees. The study Is being extended further in conjunction with the recommendations of Dr. Wright end Monssnto's Department of Medicine end Environmental Hselth. a umi af Maataiifa Camaanv UCC 085620 Paga 2. Mr. Harold Bavlay Diractor of Occupational Hygiana January 23, 1979 Monsanto Springfield has givan cha NIOSH Regional Prograa Consultant in Boston, cha OSHA Sprlagfiald Araa Director and Union officials chis inforaseion. tha haaleh prograa vill continue and furchar inforaation viXX ba eonounicacad as lc baconaa availabla. Vary truly yours. V. E. Nassall, M.O. Springflald Plant Physician n- UCC 085621 Monsanto MONSANTO MASTICS A MSIfi* CO. 730 Wre*tr Strt iMitn Orchard. Maaaaahaaana 0tl hhanat (413) 7M-SII January 25, 1979 Mr. Wesley Staub Rtgional Program Consultant, NIQSH J. F. Kennedy Federal Building Government Cancer Boston, Mass. 02203 Dear Mr. Staub: Recently Che Monsanto Springfield Medical Department started a special health study program for employees In the plant who might have had an exposure to an asbestos additive raw material used In the manufacture of a phenolic molding compound from 1941 to 1959. ail active employees In the plant who worked In chat department during the usage period were identified and notified of their inclusion in the program. Existing X-ray films on chose identified employees were collected and forwarded to Dr. George V. Wright, a recognized expert In the field of asbestos related illness. Be has reviewed the X-rays of those persons In the plant who worked In chat area during the usage period and has reported his Initial findings. Of the 218 employees in the plant whose X-rays were studied, 23 showed some signs which may be Indicative of effects associated with asbestos exposure, and 131 were found to be free of such asbestos effects. Films of 64 employees were judged by the consultant to be technically Inadequate for this evaluation and new X-rays will be required. Although It has not been confirmed chat any of these cases were work connected, the following measures are being taken for employee protection: 1. the 23 Involved employees are being immediately contacted and Informed of the X-ray results and further action which will be taken for their protection. 2. We are In the process of contacting all other concerned employees la the study to Inform them chat either they are free of. any such signs or that they will require repeat X-rays. 3. The Initial health study is being broadened to Include former employees. The study Is being extended further In conjunction with the recommendations of Dr. Wright and Monsanto's Department of Medicine end Environmental Health. unit tl M*nm UCC 085622 Pat* 2. /""s Mr. Vaalay Scaub Rational Program Conaulcanc, MIOSH January 22, 1979 Monaaoto Springfiald haa givan cha OSHA Springfiald Arta Olraceor and eba Dlraeeor of cha Diviaion of Oceupadonal Hygiasa in Boston and Onion offlelala Chla information. Tha haaleh progran will eoneinua and furebar Information will bo eonunleacad aa ic baeonaa availabla. Vary truly youn. V. E. Naasall, M.D. Springfiald Plane Physician hbl Ucc 085623 PSSSS RELEASE Monsanto announces initial results of Health Study Program The Monsanto Springfield Plane has conducetd a special health study prograa for all employees who had been exposed eo asbescos in lea phenolic manufacturing operacion during ehe period 1941 - 1939. Aabeacoa has noe been used at the plant in product manufacture since that period. X-rays of these employees were examined by a recognized medical expert In the field of asbestos related illness. His findings concluded that of the 219 employees in the plant vhose X-rays were studied, 23 shoved some signs which may be indicative of effects associated with asbestos exposure, 131 were found to be free of such asbestos effects. Films of 64 employees were judged by the consultant to be technically inadequate for this evaluation and new X-rays will be required. The following measures are being taken for employee protection by Monsanto: The 23 involved employees are being immediately contacted by the plant physician and informed of their X-ray results and further action which will be taken for their protection. 411 other concerned employees In the study are being contacted to inform them that either they are free of any such signs or that they will require repeat X-rays. The Initial health study is being broadened to include former employees. The study Is being extended further in conjunction with the recommendations of the medical expert and the Monsanto Department of Medicine and Environmental Health. Monsanto has given the study information to Union officials and appropriate Federal and State Authorities. 1/26/79 UCC 085624 notice to motsahto s?mcFiiLJ saionm r Aj part of Monsanto Springfisld's ongoing hsalth and safscy program, you war* informsd rectncly that a special health study program had bn scartad for chosa employees In cha plant who night hava coma in contact with an aabastos additive rav nactrial. This natarlal vas usad during tha period from 1941 to 1939 in cha nanufactura of a phenolic adding compound la cha Hesinox Manufacturing Department. As you know, va have secured cha services of a recognized medical expert in tha field of absestos-related illness. 3a has reviewed cha X-rays of those parsons in tha plant who worked in chat area during cha usage period and has reported his Initial findings. Of cha 218 employees in tha plant whose X-rays wars studied, 23 showed soma signs which nay be indicative of effaces sssodsced with asbsscos exposure, and 131 were found to be fres of such asbestos effsets. Films of 64 employees wart judged by the consultant to be technically inadequate for this evaluation and new X-rays will be required. The following measures are being taken far asployee protection: 1. The 23 Involved employees ere being immediately contacted by Dr. Hassell and informed of their X-ray results and further action which will be taken for their protection. 2. We ere in the process of contacting all other concerned employees In the study to Inform them that sichar they ere frse of any such signs or that they will require repast X-rsys. 3. The initial health study is being broadened to include former employees. Tha study is being extended further in conjunction with the recom mendations of our medical expert end Monsanto's Department of Medicine end Environmental Health. Monsanto Springfisld has given the Colon officials. Federal and State authorities this information. Ths health program will continue and further information will be communicated as it becomes evailabls. hbl f January 26, 1979 UCC 085625 Monsanto MONSANTO tlMTiea * MUMS CO. 730 Woreattir Strtat men* 0rnr4. Mitxnutti< QltJI *> i*I3) 7i#-*t1 February 22, 1979 Osar Fallow Employs*: Recently the television news media has been focusing on Monsanto and ehs cur rent health status of several employees. In these broadcasts, the definite Implication has been of work-related factors and th* inference of an uncon cerned management. X am extremely dismayed vleh these inferences and vent to assure you and your families that th* health and welfare of our employees has been and continues to be of primary importance to Monsanto. Our business is chemicals, and with th* full realization of the many benefits they bring to society, v* have al ways treated them with proper consideration for the risks associated with improper use, both at the plant and through advice to our customers. Over th* years w* have always strived for excellence in th* safety and health area. We have conducted a number of in-depth health studies of our past and current employees with th* involvement of Monsanto's Corporate Department of Medicine and Environmental Health and outside medical experts who are authorities in their respective fields. The results to date do not support claims of workrelated cancer occurrences. In addition, plant inspections by OSHA and tfXOSH have confirmed plane practices to be in compliance with eh* appropriate federal regulations for specific chemicals that are considered harmful if improperly handled. In fact, in many areas w* are far better chan existing government standards. Mbnsanco is a safe place eo work. We recognize and accept as a primary respon sibility eh* need to maintain a healthful workplace environment and will con tinue our studies and investigations. We have kept you up-to-date on these matters and will continue eo keep you informed as information becomes available. Finally, we will condone to taka whatever actions are necessary to insure the well-being of our employees. Sincerely, /sbn unit 4f Mamtntt Carnot"* UCC 085626 SPRINGFIELD PLCfT BUILETEM >' Monsanto has received a Mortality study of force; Springfield Plane employees conducted hy the University of Pittsburgh. Graduate School of Publie Health. The year-long study vas initiated at Monsanto's request to insure that present and forcer employees reoain free from concern with regard to workplace health. The study covered workers employed a year or more between January 1, 1949 and December 31, 1965 and examined the deaths which occurred in this group through the end of 1976. These years were chosen Because they provide enough tlse to discover any long-term health effects. Briefly, this extensive study confirmed the bindings of previous studies: - Fever deaths from any cause vers found than expected. - Fever deaths froa all forms of cancer vere found than expected. - Slightly core death* froa digestive systea and genito-urinary tract cancer* vere found than would Be expected. - Ho ntv evidence ves uncovered to shew any worker health prohlca at the Springfield Plant. In all of these case*, the expected number of deaths vas based on Hampden County, Massachusetts rate*. Monsanto has given this information to union officials, federal and state authorities. In a second phase of the study, the University of Pittsburgh vlll examine the work histories of former employees who died of digestive system and genlto-urlnery tract cancer*. This pert of the study will be completed in aid-1980. This additional work is part of Monsanto** continuing program to Insure the health and safety of its employees. 3/7/80 Approved for posting: Vw. Rk. Cwffiixfsfeey * Manager, Epidemiology Department of Medicine and Environmental Health Monsanto Coepany Removal Dace: 3/31/80 UCC 085627 SPRINGFIELD PLANT BUUETIK \ University f Pittsburgh researcher* today announced the Tsults of a study of comparative mortality patterns la vorksrs sxpossd to formaldehyde vsrsus thoss not exposed, at ths Indian Orchard plant* Tha study sxaminad causas of daath Of 13d dsctsssd male workers who vara employed for a mooth or mors batvean 1930 and 1975 in flva formaldehyde ralatcd areas of tha plant'. Thssa vara compared with tha causa's of daath in 455 deceased malt workers who had bean employed for less than one nonth in those areas. In addition, tha causas of daath in each group vara coopered with' tha causes expected to be fo,und in a similar collection of deaths in tha U.S. mala population and in males `from tha local county area. Overall, no statistically significant excesses or deficits vara found in tha formaldehyde exposed group, whether coopered with tha unaxposed workers or with national or local figures. No important excesses, trends or patterns In cancer mortality vers observed among vhite male exposed workers by- a*ge and time of death, by type and duration of exposure, or by the lapsed period-from the onset of first exposure to formaldehyde. The number' of non-vhite deaths was too small foa r detsllsd analysis. No deaths from nasal cancer vara observed, nor vas nasal esnesr mentioned as a contributing causa of death on any death certificate. The investigators concluded that "although eartain limitations f the study do not allow definite conclusions to be drawn, the results indicate no trends or patterns in proportional mortality that could he directly linked to formaldehyde exposure." The study is part of a continuing investigation of ths health status of 2490 male vorksrs vho vre employed at this plant for at least one year between 1949 sad 1965. 11/21/SO Approved for posting! V. X. Oaffay Manager, Epidemiology Department of Medicine and Environmental Health Monsanto Company. - Removal Date: 12/15/80 UCC 085628 r ANNOUNCEMENT . TO: MONSANTO-SPRINGFIE1D EMPLOYEES: About a year ago, wo informed you of the results of a mortality study on Springfield plant employees conducted by tbe University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Fublie Health. Those results showed no new evidence of workerhealth problems at the Springfield plant. As a second phase in the study, the University of Pittsburgh was to examine the work histories of former employees who died of digestive system and genito-urinary tract cancers. Vhlle ve had expected this second phase of the study to be completed in 1980, it is only now nearing completion. However, very preliminary results have been reported to us by Dr. Marsh of the University of Pittsburgh tdio Indicated that no correlation of work place and incidences of csneer hss been determined. Final study results should be avail able early In the second ^ua'ta** In addition, you should know that ve recently became avsre of the death of a former Konsanto-Sprlngfield employee who had an angiosarcoma of the liver. As you know this form of cancer has been associated with exposure to vinyl ehlorlde. Dr. Karsh has been advised of this case and will make a special effort to determine whether there is any additional evidence in the study data relating to this type of eancer. Ve are currently unaware of any such cssas in the study. * Pinal results of the second phase of the mortality study will'be communicated to you as soon as received. /sail 5-20-81 ( J. L. Shrlver UCC 085629 r SPRINGFIELD PLANT BULLETIN Late la 1979, the University of Pittsburgh completed a cohort mortality study of 2,490 present end past workers who had been employed at this plant for at least a year between 1949 and 1966* The conclusions of the study, which were made known to the employees at that time, were that there was no unusual mortality except for some excesses in digestive and genlto-urinary caneer. The University was asked to make a further study of these two causes of death. A preliminary report of the further study has been received. This study looked at the work histories of the 42 men who had died from digestive caneer and the 26 men who had died from genlto-urlnary cancer in the initial study, and compared them with the work histories of a comparable group who had not died from these causes. The preliminary report concluded that the study "did not support the hypothesis that the digestive or genito urinary system cancer experience at the Springfield plant is related to a seneral workplace exposure". The relation ship of specific workplace exposures to some of these deaths is now being reviewed. A final report is expeeted in the very near future. V. X. Caffey `.-f Manager, Epidemiology Department of Medicine and Environmental Health 7-10-81 /SIN t UCC 085630 ANNOUNCEMENT The final report of tha University of Pittsburgh study of digestive and ganlto-urlnary caaear at tha Springfield plant has haan racalvad. Xn July, ve advlsad you of tha preliminary findings of this study and this final raport confirms thosa prallolnary conclusions. This study ravlavad 42 daaths froa dlgastlva cancar and 26 deaths from cancer of the genital aed urinary systems that had bean found' In an earlier study of tha Springfield plant. Tha past work histories of tha 68 deceased workers ware compared with thosa of a control group of 472 other Springfield workers who did not have cancar and whose ages and dates of hire ware matched with thosa of the deceased workers. 7he purpose of the study was to determine whether those who had died froa these cancers had different work exposures froa the controls and to identify particular work plaea locations. The study found that of the workers who died from rectal cancer, a higher proportion (four out of seven) had been employed in cellulose nitrate production than was true of the controls. The report states that "this isolated finding asy simply be a chance occurrence due t the large number of cosparisons that were made" and that no scientific research has shown any connection between rectal cancer aod the chealcals known to have been present In cellulose nitrate production. Of the workers who died froa cancer of the prostate, a higher proportion (three out of 14) had been eaployed In polystyrene processing than was true of the controls. None of the other cancers studied showed any relationship to e particular work exposure. The report notes that the three persons In polystyrene production who died of prostate cancer may have had a low level exposure to cadmium, but also notes that there ues no proststlc cancer in other areas of the plant with similar exposures. The report recommends that surveillance of the Springfield work foree he continued in order to assess these results more precisely. This will be done as part of Monsanto's continuing environmental and Indus trial health program, to ensure the health and safety of its_employees. 10-29-81 Willlam K. Caffey Manager, Epidemiology Department of Medicine and Environmental Health UCC 085631 ANHOUNCEMOT Monsanto has received a raport of a aorcallty,study aoong Springfield plane workers vho had bean exposed to vinyl chlorlda and polyvinyl chloride. This study . was conduct ad by graduate studants at tha Unlvarslty . of Massaehusatta undar tha dlractloo of Dr. Rannath Rosenaan. Tha study purports to find axeass daaths from savaral caacars, aost particularly digestive cancar. Thasa rasults ara not conflraad by tha Unlvarslty of Pittsburgh study which was tha subject of our Octobar 29 bullatin. Tha Unlvarslty of Pittsburgh study shews that those who died of digestive cancar ware lass likely to have worked for long periods In areas where vinyl chloride or polyvinyl chloride was present. Monsanto was not consulted regarding any of the data used In the University of Massachusetts study and Is not aware of the details of the analysis. However* the detailed raport froa the University of Pittsburgh study has bean Bade available to the Union and will be sent to the appropriate govement authorities. 10-30-81 /SI* Vllllaa It. Gaffay. Manager* Epidemiology Departnone of Madlclne and Environmental Health UCC 085632 ANNOUNCEMENT Tha final report of the University of Pittsburgh study of digestive and genlto-urinary canear at tha Springfield plant has bean racalvad. In July, ua advlsad you of tha preliminary findings of this study and this final raport confirms thosa pralioinary conclusions. This study ravlavad 42 deaths from dlgastlva cancar and 26 deaths from cancer of tha genital sad urinary systems that had been found in an earlier study of tha Sprlngflald plant. Tha past work histories of tha 68 deceased workers were coopered with thosa of a control group of 472 other Sprlngflald workers who did not have cancer and whose ages and dates of hire were matched with those of the deceased workers. The purpose of the study was to determine whether those who had died from these caneers had different work exposures from the controls and to identify particular work plaee locations. The study found that of the workers who died from reetal cancer, a higher proportion (four out of seven) had been employed In cellulose nitrate production than vas true of the controls. The report states that "this Isolated finding may simply be a chance occurrence due to the large number of comparisons that were made" and that no scientific research has shown any connection between rectal cancer and the ehenlcals known to have been present In cellulose nitrate production. Of the workers who died from eancer of the proatate, a higher proportion (three out of 14) had been employed In polystyrene processing than was true of tha controls. None of the other cancers studied showed any relationship to a particular work exposure. The report notes thac the three persons In polystyrene production who died of prostate eancer may have had a low level exposure to cadmium, but also notes that there was no prostatlc cancer la other areas of the plant with similar exposures. * Tha report reeonamnds thac surveillance of the Sprlngflald work fores be continued In order to assess these results more precisely. This will be done as part of Monsanto's continuing environmental and Indus* trial health program, to ensure the health and safety of its employees. 10*29-11 William g. Caffey Manager, Epidemiology Department of Medleine and Environmental Health UCC 085633 r \ ANKOUNCEMOT Monsanto has received a report of a mortality study among Springfield plant workers who had bean axpoasd to vinyl ehlorlda and polyvinyl chlorldt. This study was conductad by graduaca studanes at the University of Massachusetts under the direction of Or. Kenneth Rosenman. The study purports to find excess deaths froa several cancers* most particularly digestive eancar. These results are not confiraed by the University of Pittsburgh study which was the subject of our October 29 bulletin. The University of Pittsburgh study shows thee those who died of digestive cancer ware less likely to have worked for long periods in areas where vinyl chloride or polyvinyl chloride was present. Monsanto was ooe consulted regarding any of the data used In the University of Massachusetts study and Is not aware of the details of ni the analysis. However* the detailed report froa the University of Pittsburgh study has been aade available to the Union and will be sent to the appropriate govern* sent authorities. h' L f& 10-30-11 l /SSI l * I tfllllaa K. Caffey Manager* Epldeelology Department of Medicine and Environmental Health t UCC 085634 ANNOUNCEMENT r On Vednesd. January 20, the "Vallty Advocate" published whet it stated was cht second in a three-part series on Che "Wonaaneo Company's Springfield Operation." Predictably les authors Bush and Mlchak have cleverly woven together a rehash of past news, questions out of context, misrepresentations, innuendos and informa tional errors purporting to demonstrate Monsanto is conducting a conspiracy of silence to keep important information from its employees concerning worker health and cancer. It specifically attempted to link vinyl chloride exposure to alleged employee health problems ignoring a comprehensive study by the University of Pittsburgh which showed no such connection. As you know, Monsanto has consistently and in a timely manner, advised Its employees, local union officials, and appropriate government agencies of the results of any health studies it conducted or had conducted by outside impartial professional organizations. None of these studies has conclusively shown a causal relationship between cancer and a particular workplace exposure. For your reference, the attached prior bulletin board notices openly summarise previous studies, checkpoints and results which indicate the faets of the matter and refutes the alleged cover-up claim. Our actions in handling employee health studies have been as follows: 1. Monsanto has always cooperated with governmental ageneles requesting data on worker health evidenced by a joint Monsanto-MlOSI health study eomplatad la 1976. 2. Monsanto has communicated frequently and truthfully on the status of its health study results to all employees and to other concerned parties (see attached notices). 3. The health studies either conducted by Monsanto or by the University of Pittsburgh School of Public.Health have been designed with the best statisti cal approaches and hlstorlpal' information. 4. Kcnsanto has always been and will continue to be concerned with worker health and safety. Our continuing environmental and industrial health programs are evidence of this concern. It's obviously impossible for me, in this communication, to answer every issue raised in the "Talley Advocate" artlele. However, it anyone has any additional concerns cr questions, please feel free to contact me or Paul Bureau. 1-22-62 Att. J. t. Shrlver, Plant Manager UCC 085635 January 29, 1982 Oaar Retiree: I'm aura moat of you have sacu or hoard about a currant nrtlcla concerning Monsanto'# approach to employes health la the Valley Advocate. There Is always a risk of leading credibility to outrageous publicity by attempting to defend against It or to worry families of employees. Nevertheless, I cannot and will not have our organisation or myself accused of Insensitivity to employee health, evasion of the lavs of the land, and even "getting away with murder" without a response to this so-called "journalism." The article In the Advocate was lengthy and constitutes the latest in a long scries of attacks upon this plant by its editors, reporters and behind the scene supporters. These articles have been Incorrect on many Important points and conclusions. Tor that reason, I have attached to this letter the latest In a series of bulletin board notices over che last 5 years which summarizes the faets. Ve have communicated with you on this subject numerous times In the past and will continue to do so every time new Information becomes available. I hope you will carefully review this and further communications on the subject. In the last analysis, however, each of us has to assess the quality of the orga nisation for which ve work end determine whether we believe we are properly protected. If 1 had any reservations about that with respect to Monsanto-, 1 would have left years ego. Tew corporations have even begun to approach the coaaltaent and investment In Medical and Industrial Hygiene Departments, En vironmental Health tabs, protective equipment and safety support services that ve provide at Monsanto. Ve are not perfect In employee health or any other corp orate activity. But I believe that we art years ahead of most other organizations in the effort to safeguard our employees. No amount of Innuendo, biased reporting or sensationalism can change that. I appreciate your taking the time to acquaint yoursalf with the facts in this matter. Tlease contact myself or Taul lureau, Tersonnel Managerr If you have any questions relating to this subject. /elm tatt UCc 085636 ANNOUNCEMENT Monsanto has received a report of a mortality study of Springfield Plane worWars la relation to chair occupation. This most racanc work was conduecad'by a graduaca studane as a Mascar's chasis ac eha University of Massachusaecs under cha direction of Or. Kannach Rosenman. The chasis purports eo find excess deaths from several cancers. In particular, it relates to employees who have worked in Resins operations and who may have been exposed to formaldehyde. These results are not confirmed by a more comprehensive University of Pittsburgh study on formaldehyde which was the subject of our November 1980 bulletin (see attached). The University of Pittsburgh study con cluded that "the results indicate no trends or patterns in proportional mortality that could be directly linked to formaldehyde exposure." Mon santo was again not consulted regarding any of the data used in the graduate student's thesis and is not aware of the details of the analysis. The graduate's thesis has been forwarded to Monsanto's Department of Medicine and Environmental Health and has been made available to the Union. 2/18/82 UCC 085637