Archive for February, 2010
Des Moines developer charged with asbestos violations
Date: admin | 26 February 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Cancer, asbestos, mesothelioma, uncategorized
Robert J. Knapp, a 60-year-old Des Moines developer and hotel owner, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for illegal removal of asbestos during the renovation of the landmark Equitable Building, according to the Department of Justice.
Knapp and the supervisor of the renovation project, Russell Coco, were indicted on 11 counts each of violating [...]
Asbestos removed from city garage
Date: admin | 25 February 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Cancer, asbestos, mesothelioma, uncategorized
AURORA – Asbestos was discovered unexpectedly in the city’s central garage, removal of which cost the city around $22,000, city officials said.
The cancer-causing substance was discovered last month when city employees were removing tiles from the lunch and locker room areas of the garage, on Broadway north of Illinois Avenue.
City spokesman Dan Ferrelli said the [...]
No Dangerous Asbestos Levels in Buffalo Police Station
Date: admin | 24 February 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Cancer, asbestos, mesothelioma, uncategorized
Mayor Byron W. Brown said there were no hazardous levels of asbestos in the temporarily closed Northwest District police station.
Air samples had been taken to test the levels of asbestos, radon gas, volatile organic compounds and carbon monoxide in the building at 669 Hertel Ave.
According to the test results, asbestos levels are not high. Keith [...]
Florida Men Indicted for Asbestos Violations
Date: admin | 23 February 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Cancer, asbestos, mesothelioma, uncategorized
WASHINGTON – Four Florida men have been charged in an 11-count indictment for conspiracy, violations of the Clean Air Act, and making false statements for their roles in a scheme to improperly remove and dispose of asbestos from multiple condominiums in Florida, according to the Department of Justice.
John Loder, 43, of Redington Beach, FL.; Stephen [...]
Covington Company Fined over Asbestos Violations
Date: admin | 22 February 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Cancer, asbestos, mesothelioma, uncategorized
Hosea Project Movers, a heavy machinery transport company located in Covington, KY, has paid a $22,000 fine on charges it violated Ohio’s asbestos emission control standards, according to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The agency said Hosea violated asbestos regulations during a project at the Crosley Building, 1333 Arlington St., Camp Washington.
The violations were noticed [...]
