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(Afternoon September 11, 2001-October 6, 2001): Ground Zero Rescue Workers Given Masks That Do Not Protect Their Lungs

2001-09-11

During the first 25 days of the rescue/recovery effort at the World Trade Center site, 800 policemen are provided with only paper masks. Printed on each of the masks is a disclaimer stating: “Warning, this mask does not protect your lungs.” [Guardian, 6/5/2002]