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Actually, Tom, that was a vermiculite mine operated by W.R. Grace -- asbestos was a contaminate in the mineral deposits. The vermiculite was used in insulation and fireproofing materials, as well as potting soil and fertilizer. The mine and processing plant was served by GN, later BN, from its opening in 1919 to its closure in 1992. <br /> <br />W.R. Grace was indicted by a federal grand jury on February 7 on four counts of obstruction of justice, three counts of knowingly endangering the public, two counts of wire fraud to avoid liability, and one count of conspiracy. Seven senior officials were named on these felony charges, including its chief counsel and two senior vice presidents. These executives face up to 15 years in federal prison on each public endangerment charge and up to 5 years on each of the conspiracy and obstruction of justice charges, if convicted, and the company faces fines of up to $280 million or twice the losses suffered by the victims, if convicted. The EPA has already spent $55 million on clean-up costs. According to the Justice Department, more than 1,200 people, 70% who did not work at the mine, have suffered health effects. More than 200 deaths were believed linked to the asbestos exposure as of 1999. <br /> <br />Here's more info: http://www.occupationalhazards.com/articles/12965 <br /> <br />OS
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