Iowans learn about prolonged asbestos exposure through media

March 12, 2007

In Des Moines, Iowa building developer, Bob Knapp, ignored proper asbestos removal guidelines even after notification of his extensive violations.  He failed to inform tenants in a downtown building of prevalent asbestos while the building underwent renovation for over 14 months. Persons potentially at risk include not only the the construction crew and tenants in the building, but also their family members and daily visitors to those offices.

Iowa’s Department of Natural Resources held a hearing in March where building tenants and officials voiced their concerns over the prolonged asbestos exposure many of the tenants likely had.  A number of health and safety violations have forced the state to refer the case to the Attorney General’s office where the developer may face a more stringent punishment.

See the news clip.
(Note: You’ll have to view the first story before the asbestos exposure clip.)

Or read the March 11, 2008 article in the Des Moines Register.

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