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Mesothelioma News EPA Halts Demolition Work Due to Asbestos Hazards

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

The Environmental Protection Agency has issued two separate orders involving the demolition of a former pottery-manufacturing facility in West Virginia by Rock Springs Enterprises Inc. Orders were issued based on possible health hazards from asbestos found at the sight as well as the possibility of damaging an existing soil cap located on the sight.

The Environmental Protection Agency has issued two separate orders involving the demolition of a former pottery-manufacturing facility in West Virginia by Rock Springs Enterprises Inc. Orders were issued based on possible health hazards from asbestos found at the sight as well as the possibility of damaging an existing soil cap located on the sight.

Inspectors claim that Rock Springs failed to notify the appropriate officials before convening demolition on the factory. Furthermore, the company failed to have the building inspected by a certified asbestos inspector in order to determine the extent of asbestos materials located in the building.

Rock Springs was further issued an order instructing them to refrain from disturbing the existing soil cap throughout demolition. The company may reconvene the demolition at the site following their compliance with EPA orders.