Mold possible cause of 'sick building'

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Mold possible cause of 'sick building'

Associated Press - April 17, 2008

NTV - Kearney,NE*

http://www.nebraska.tv/Global/story.asp?S=8180015

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) - Mold has been found in an old Independence

School District building where the superintendent and about 20 other

employees fell ill.

Superintendent Jim Hinson said Wednesday the mold was uncovered by

environmental workers inspecting the district's central office. Last

month about one-third of the employees began having respiratory

problems, tingling or numbness in their arms and legs, muscle aches

and fatigue.

In mid-March, the district moved the headquarters into a former car

dealership. Hinson said some employees have told him they feel

better since leaving the building.

Neither staff members or patrons at a senior center in the same

building have reported similar health problems. A spokeswoman said

the two facilities have separate ventilation systems.

Information from: The Kansas City Star, http://www.kcstar.com