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Residents and family members press board on Bayview Hunters Point contamination and worker illnesses
Summary
Several members of the public and family members of former shipyard workers told the board about cancer, workplace exposures and alleged contractor misconduct at the Hunters Point Shipyard and called for investigation; Supervisor Malia Cohen said she had contacted EPA, state public-health officials and the contractor to seek information.
Multiple members of the public used the March 22 public-comment period to press the board and staff for action on suspected contamination and worker illnesses tied to the Bayview Hunters Point shipyard cleanup. Speakers recounted cases of cancer and other illnesses among local residents and workers, described family losses and asked the city to investigate claims that contractors mishandled contaminated soils.
Charlie Walker, a long-time Bayview resident, said the NBC report on allegations that contractors had moved contaminated material into neighborhoods showed contractors had intentionally…
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