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Contractor Could Face Prison Over Asbestos Removal Violations

October 17th, 2006

An environment construction contractor could face a long term prison sentence and a hefty fine for asbestos removal violations. It is alleged that the contractor hired homeless men to strip out and remove the deadly asbestos, and gave them no training or protective equipment in order to do the job.

It is further alleged that neither the contractor, John Edward Callahan, nor his firm, Environmental Construction, is trained or licensed to carry out asbestos removal work. Reports indicate that Callahan is to be charged on five separate counts of violating the Clean Air Act as the result of his actions.

Callahan could face up to 25 years in prison, as well as a fine of around $1.25 million, if he is to be found guilty on all counts. Callahan is said to have hired three homeless men to carry out the asbestos removal work.

Callahan reportedly won the contract to work on the State and City Building, which was being renovated last February. However, he then allegedly hired three homeless men with no experience, training, or protection to carry out the removal of the asbestos from the basement.

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