West Virginia Tunnel Cleared of Asbestos
Article Added April 26th, 2007 - Print This Story - Bookmark This Story
Work being done on the Wheeling Tunnel in West Virginia was halted this week after dangerous substances, including asbestos, were detected. Work resumed later in the week after the situation was cleared up. The $6 million repair project on the Wheeling tunnel in West Virginia was behind schedule after dangerous substances, including asbestos, were detected on the work site. Along with asbestos, high levels of carbon monoxide were found, which further dampened any hope of staying on schedule this week. The carbon monoxide was cleared quickly, although the asbestos presented more of a problem. If asbestos is disturbed, abatement, or the safe removal of asbestos is needed. Teams were brought in to test the material and air samples were taken to determine if the substance had become airborne. When asbestos breaks apart, it can be inhaled into the lungs where it keeps the tissue from absorbing oxygen. Asbestos exposure can lead to emphysema, asbestosis and mesothelioma, a form of aggressive lung cancer. Asbestos was found on the site, but air sample testing revealed that the material had not broken apart or become airborne. The affected areas were sealed, and work was allowed to resume.
Article Added April 26th, 2007 - Print This Story - Bookmark This Story
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