Children Played In This Rock Pile, Which Contained Asbestos
Senator Murray told the Senate Judiciary Committee that any benefit fund for asbestos victims must be open to those who were exposed to asbestos outside of the workplace, including children and spouses.
Murray showed a photo from the 1970’s of two children, Justin and Tim Jorgensen, climbing on waste rock from the Western Minerals plant in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Murray said, “Under this proposal, if Justin and Tim ever get sick from their exposure to asbestos, neither one would receive a dime because they weren’t exposed to asbestos on the job.”
Full story & Video (06/04/03)
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