The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) announced that would press criminal charges in an increased effort to find those who had illegally dumped 60 bags of asbestos waste in two areas in Toledo, Ohio. The dump was done sometime between October 30 and November 5. The Ohio EPA is asking any individual who has knowledge of the dumping to contact them. If identified, criminal charges could be filed – particularly if it can be proved that the dumping was both deliberate and negligent.
Investigators found 60 bags and a total of about 100 cubic feet of asbestos whose origin remains unknown. They assume that both the dumps were done by the same person and suggest that the waste likely came from a large building rather than a single-family home.
Mesothelioma, which is almost exclusively caused by asbestos, is one of the most deadly and aggressive forms of cancer and claims nearly 3,000 lives in the United States alone. These 3,000 lives were most likely exposed to asbestos used in the 1970's as a fire retardant and as insulation used in many buildings. Mesothelioma is caused by the inhalation of this mineral, but there are no early symptoms and it can take over 30 years to diagnose. Most victims do not realize they have the disease until it is too late.
A third dump site, which was just found contains an additional 28 bags of asbestos with materials that are similar to what had been found earlier at the other two locations. The third site was located after an anonymous phone call was placed.
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Tags: Asbestos, Mesothelioma
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