According to court documents th allegations surround the case are stem from contractors hired by the Federal Aviation Administration failed to properly remove mold, provide a work plan for effective removal of mold contamination, have a certified industrial hygienist present during remediation, conduct proper testing including clearance testing, and to advise the FAA of the deficiencies in their efforts to remediate the mold.
"The air traffic controllers at the Detroit Metro Tower continue to be exposed to toxic microbial and are suffering significant health problems," said Vince Sugent, Detroit Tower NATCA Facility Representative. "The controllers are also concerned with reprisal for coming forward."
Beginning in January 2005 government attempts to remove the mold and correct a moisture problem in the tower started with government hired contractors wiping down drywall with soap and water, not utilizing safety precautions to protect controllers during remediation and executing other work plans outside the scope of industry standards, protocols and guidelines.
The workers at the air facility are worried about their declining health and effects on their ability to think clearly, since black mold attacks the brain and central nervous system.
