An Ohio wrecking company with a history of past bad behavior has been fined $16,294 for violations at its stone crushing operation in East Akron.

Eslich Wrecking Co. of Louisville was found guilty of three violations, while being acquitted on some of the other charges. This comes after a history of previous violations, including improper asbestos disposal. However, owner Richard M. Eslich has been cleared of knowingly violating state law on air emissions.

Back in 2003, the company was found guilty of failing to control dust, as well as failure to provide the Akron Regional Air Quality Management District with required information. In addition, they also failed to renew site approval for the plant.

In 2007, the company agreed to pay a $99,674 civil penalty for separate air and solid-waste violations at it’s stone crushing plant. This resolved violations dating back to 1999 when the wrecking company illegally disposed of asbestos.

Other violations included open dumping, illegal disposal of construction and demolition debris, failure to obtain authorization to dispose of material containing asbestos, and improper operation of an active asbestos-disposal site.

As part of the settlement agreement, the wrecking company must survey the property to locate all asbestos-containing materials. The company must also install a protective cap to ensure that the asbestos on the property does not become airborne. If asbestos breaks down into fibers, they can break down into pieces small enough to be inhaled. If asbestos is inhaled, it can cause serious health problems, which include lung cancer and mesothelioma.

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