An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) investigator confirmed finding asbestos in a dumpster behind an Atlanta shopping center. Debris was removed from a nearby construction site at the shopping center and placed in a regular dumpster. People were concerned about the presence of asbestos and contacted the EPA.
Hazmat crews were called in to remove the dumpster contents and send them for testing. Asbestos was confirmed present in the floor tiling found in the dumpster. The EPA notified the landlord about the asbestos and that appropriate asbestos removal procedures should be carried out. The landlord hired a firm that specializes in hazardous removal to take care of the problem.
Asbestos exposure is the primary cause of mesothelioma, an asbestos cancer found most frequently in the tissues surrounding lungs, but also in the tissues around the abdomen and heart. There is no cure for mesothelioma, and because of the latency period of approximately 30 years, it is often diagnosed in the late stages of the disease, but not always.
Time is critical after receiving a diagnosis of mesothelioma, and gathering information can be overwhelming. Our mesothelioma family advocates are available to answer your questions, so please contact us to learn more about asbestos exposure and mesothelioma.
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