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HHE Search Results
282 HHE reports were found based on your search terms. Reports are listed in order of year published with the most recently published reports listed first.
Year Published and Title
(1977) Chemetron Corporation, Monticello, Indiana. (Click to open report) A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on August 8 and October 3, 1977, at the Chemetron Corporation in Monticello, Indiana, a producer of stick electrodes and dual shield cord wires for use in welding (SIC-3623). The survey was prompted by a request from an authorized representative of the approximately 50 affected employees regarding exposure to asbestos (1332214), silica (7631869), and chromates. Reported symptoms included shortness of breath, exhaustion and tension. ... (Click to show more)A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on August 8 and October 3, 1977, at the Chemetron Corporation in Monticello, Indiana, a producer of stick electrodes and dual shield cord wires for use in welding (SIC-3623). The survey was prompted by a request from an authorized representative of the approximately 50 affected employees regarding exposure to asbestos (1332214), silica (7631869), and chromates. Reported symptoms included shortness of breath, exhaustion and tension. Based on the results of environmental samplings, employee interviews, observation of work practices and a review of pertinent literature, it was determined that a health hazard due to employee exposures to nuisance dust, crystalline silica, and other materials in the production of stick electrodes and dual shield cord wires did not exist within the worksite at the time of evaluation.
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(1977) General Electric Company, Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky. (Click to open report) A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH, at the Enamel Shop (SIC-3479) of the Range department at the General Electric Company, Louisville, Kentucky, on February 24-25, 1977, acting on a request from a group of employees regarding their exposure to recirculated dust arising from the application of a white enamel coating on kitchen range panels. Personal air samples collected form the breathing zones of 13 affected employees revealed that the levels of silica and total air... (Click to show more)A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH, at the Enamel Shop (SIC-3479) of the Range department at the General Electric Company, Louisville, Kentucky, on February 24-25, 1977, acting on a request from a group of employees regarding their exposure to recirculated dust arising from the application of a white enamel coating on kitchen range panels. Personal air samples collected form the breathing zones of 13 affected employees revealed that the levels of silica and total airborne dust were within the acceptable limits established to prevent harmful effects on the health of employees. Medical evaluation based on interviews with the exposed employees revealed that many of them have experienced symptoms of eye and nose irritation from exposure to the dust. Although the dust exposure is not believed to pose any danger to the employees health, this irritation can and should be minimized. Recommendations are made for the prevention of dust irritation and for compliance with industrial hygiene practice.
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(1977) Hersey Products Company, Inc., Gilbertville, Massachusetts. (Click to open report) A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on April 22, June 29-30 and July 1, 1976, at the Hersey Products Company, Inc., in Gilbertville, Massachusetts, a facility engaged in the founding of ferrous (SIC-3321) and non-ferrous castings (SIC- 3361). The evaluation was prompted by a request from the management regarding exposure of approximately 60 affected employees to vapors, gases, oxides, and particulates. Environmental evaluation revealed that the shell and no-bake core ... (Click to show more)A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on April 22, June 29-30 and July 1, 1976, at the Hersey Products Company, Inc., in Gilbertville, Massachusetts, a facility engaged in the founding of ferrous (SIC-3321) and non-ferrous castings (SIC- 3361). The evaluation was prompted by a request from the management regarding exposure of approximately 60 affected employees to vapors, gases, oxides, and particulates. Environmental evaluation revealed that the shell and no-bake core makers, metal pourers, and snagger- grinder operators employed in the ferrous foundry were exposed to toxic or potentially toxic concentrations of respirable crystalline silica (7631869) dust, or carbon-monoxide (630080), or iron-oxide and total particulates. In the non-ferrous foundry, workers were exposed to toxic concentrations of crystalline silica, or inorganic lead (7439921); the 5 non-ferrous foundry workers complained of a metallic taste and occasional recurrent chills suggestive of what is commonly known as brass-chills. Recommendations are made for improving the prevailing environmental conditions, use of respiratory protective equipment, and medical surveillance.
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(1977) Inland Steel Corporation, East Chicago, Indiana, 46312. (Click to open report) A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on January 17-20 and May 25-26, 1977, in the Pickling and Chipping Dock of the Inland Steel Corporation, East Chicago, Indiana, a facility involved in removal of defects from steel billets and blooms before being processed in a rolling mill (SIC-3312). The survey was prompted by a request from an authorized employee representative regarding exposures of approximately 70 affected workers to crystalline silica (7631869), lead (7439921... (Click to show more)A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on January 17-20 and May 25-26, 1977, in the Pickling and Chipping Dock of the Inland Steel Corporation, East Chicago, Indiana, a facility involved in removal of defects from steel billets and blooms before being processed in a rolling mill (SIC-3312). The survey was prompted by a request from an authorized employee representative regarding exposures of approximately 70 affected workers to crystalline silica (7631869), lead (7439921), sulfuric-acid (7664939) and contaminants released from abrasive grinding operations. Environmental sampling revealed excessive lead exposure when lead containing steel was cut with an oxyacetylene torch. The airborne concentrations of all other contaminants were not potentially toxic, a finding supported by the lack of complaints and symptoms. Review of medical questionnaires revealed previous symptomatic conditions (respiratory irritation, eye irritation, dermatitis and dental anomalies) compatible with exposure to sulfuric-acid. Recommendations are made for maintaining a safe and healthful work environment.
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(1977) Inland Steel Corporation, East Chicago, Indiana. (Click to open report) A health hazard evaluation was carried out at the slab yard of Inland Steel Corporation, East Chicago, Indiana. Eight workers were employed at this slab yard during each shift, with three shifts per day. Samples of breathing zone air and area air were analyzed for respirable crystalline silica (14808607) and total respirable particulate matter. Measurements were also taken of sulfur-dioxide (7446095) and metallic fumes and dusts. Total respirable particulates were below the recommended limits an... (Click to show more)A health hazard evaluation was carried out at the slab yard of Inland Steel Corporation, East Chicago, Indiana. Eight workers were employed at this slab yard during each shift, with three shifts per day. Samples of breathing zone air and area air were analyzed for respirable crystalline silica (14808607) and total respirable particulate matter. Measurements were also taken of sulfur-dioxide (7446095) and metallic fumes and dusts. Total respirable particulates were below the recommended limits and no detectable quantities of quartz or cristobalite were found. Airborne breathing zone concentrations of iron-oxide (1309371) ranged from 0.1 to 1.6mg/m3; of lead (7439921) from 0.003 to 0.006mg/m3; of manganese (7439965), 0.003 to 0.012mg/m3; and of copper (7440508), (0.002 to 7.0 to 10.0 parts per million (ppm); sulfur-dioxide, 0.5 to 10.0ppm; and nitrogen-dioxide (10102440), not detectable to 0.50ppm. Symptoms among the workers included cough, expectoration of dust daily, sinus difficulty, and dry mouth. Recommendations were offered concerning medical examinations and testing, respirator use, monitoring of sulfur-dioxide levels in crane cabs, installation of louvers along the south wall of the slab yard, monitoring of high carbon steel slab production, and monitoring of number 6 crude oil for benzene (71432).
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(1977) Jeffery Bigelow Design Group, Washington, DC. (Click to open report) Acting on a request received from the Jeffery Bigelow Design Group, in Washington, D.C., regarding the exposure of employees to contaminants from acrylic furniture manufacturing, a Health Hazard Evaluation was conducted by NIOSH on August 2 and 3, 1976, to determine whether exposures to acetone, toluene, methyl methacrylate, methylene chloride, petroleum distillate, methyl alcohol, dibutyl phthalate, nuisance dust, and noise were posing a health hazard to the workers. It was determined that the ... (Click to show more)Acting on a request received from the Jeffery Bigelow Design Group, in Washington, D.C., regarding the exposure of employees to contaminants from acrylic furniture manufacturing, a Health Hazard Evaluation was conducted by NIOSH on August 2 and 3, 1976, to determine whether exposures to acetone, toluene, methyl methacrylate, methylene chloride, petroleum distillate, methyl alcohol, dibutyl phthalate, nuisance dust, and noise were posing a health hazard to the workers. It was determined that the exposures to the chemicals were not hazardous, but noise levels were found to be potentially hazardous throughout the work area during periods of frequent or prolonged power tool use. The determinations are based on environmental measurement, interviews, and observations of work practices and exposure controls. Interviews with at least 5 of 8 potentially 'affected' workers failed to reveal any pattern of symptoms, although nearly all complained of some discomfort when gluing larger projects. Recommendations are made regarding ventilation, use of a silica-free polishing compound, reduction of noise exposure and wearing of impermeable gloves.
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(1977) Johns-Manville Sales Corporation, Lompoc, California. (Click to open report) A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH at the diatomaceous earth process (SIC-3295) of the Johns-Manville facility, Lompoc, California, on November 11 and December 21-22, 1976, acting on a request from an authorized employee representative concerning the health hazards of diatomaceous earth dust exposure of the workers. Environmental air samples revealed that employees working in and around diatomaceous earth packing stations and in and around the conveying mechanisms an... (Click to show more)A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH at the diatomaceous earth process (SIC-3295) of the Johns-Manville facility, Lompoc, California, on November 11 and December 21-22, 1976, acting on a request from an authorized employee representative concerning the health hazards of diatomaceous earth dust exposure of the workers. Environmental air samples revealed that employees working in and around diatomaceous earth packing stations and in and around the conveying mechanisms and catwalks were exposed to potentially toxic concentrations of cristobalite containing dust. Employees working at the crushing stations may be exposed to excessive dust levels, but this fact was not conclusive. Mortality data seem to show a pattern of mortality excesses among the Johns- Manville population consistent with those previously documented for diatomaceous earth workers, with the rates of lung cancer and respiratory disease being higher than expected. The medical surveillance program prior to 1973 was not adequate to insure the protection of workers and, while the current program is acceptable, it will need periodic review in order to insure worker health in the future.
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(1977) Keller Columbus Incorporated, Columbus, Ohio. (Click to open report) A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH at Keller Columbus Incorporated, Columbus, Ohio, a facility engaged in the production of gas, electric and double oven stoves (SIC-3631). The survey was prompted by a request from an authorized representative of the approximately 100 affected employees regarding workers alleged exposure to toxic dusts, exhaust fumes, and toxic vapors, as well as employees not using the correct respirators. Environmental sampling indicated that the l... (Click to show more)A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH at Keller Columbus Incorporated, Columbus, Ohio, a facility engaged in the production of gas, electric and double oven stoves (SIC-3631). The survey was prompted by a request from an authorized representative of the approximately 100 affected employees regarding workers alleged exposure to toxic dusts, exhaust fumes, and toxic vapors, as well as employees not using the correct respirators. Environmental sampling indicated that the levels of nuisance dust and airborne solvents in air did not exceed the current standards; the same was valid for the airborne concentrations of fibrous glass. Carbon-monoxide (630080) gas levels generated by the fork lift trucks exceeded the NIOSH recommended standard. Recommendations are made for maintaining and improving working conditions.
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(1977) Leeds and Northrup Corporation, Expendable Devices Division, Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. (Click to open report) A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on December 13-15 at the Leed and Northrup Corporation, Expendable Devices Division, Ellwood City, Pa., a facility engaged in the manufacture of carbon analysis and temperature determination devices (SIC-2865). The survey was prompted by a request from an authorized representative of the approximately 20 affected employees to determine whether any substance found in the work place has potentially toxic effects in such concentrations... (Click to show more)A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on December 13-15 at the Leed and Northrup Corporation, Expendable Devices Division, Ellwood City, Pa., a facility engaged in the manufacture of carbon analysis and temperature determination devices (SIC-2865). The survey was prompted by a request from an authorized representative of the approximately 20 affected employees to determine whether any substance found in the work place has potentially toxic effects in such concentrations as used or found. The airborne concentrations of formaldehyde (50000) and ammonia (7429905) were low enough to prevent respiratory injury but not the subjective upper eye and respiratory irritation reported by some of the workers. Workers involved in cement mixing presented dermatitis which could be minimized by use of protective equipment and other measures. The operator of a large mixed was exposed to potentially toxic levels of respirable crystalline silica (7631869). Recommendations are made for measures that can help minimize dermal and respiratory effects apparent to the manufacturing processes evaluated.
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(1976) Blaw Knox Foundry and Mill Machinery, Inc., Wheeling, West Virginia. (Click to open report) Based on the results of environmental and medical studies by NIOSH, a toxic exposure to crystalline free silica (7631869) is determined to exist among foundry workers in the Blaw Knox Foundry and Mill Machinery (SIC-3313), Incorporated, Warwood Plant, (SIC-331) Wheeling, West Virginia. The workroom air concentrations of crystalline free silica are found to exceed the current NIOSH standard of 0.05 milligram per cubic meter. Employees are also found to be transiently exposed to phosphine (7803512... (Click to show more)Based on the results of environmental and medical studies by NIOSH, a toxic exposure to crystalline free silica (7631869) is determined to exist among foundry workers in the Blaw Knox Foundry and Mill Machinery (SIC-3313), Incorporated, Warwood Plant, (SIC-331) Wheeling, West Virginia. The workroom air concentrations of crystalline free silica are found to exceed the current NIOSH standard of 0.05 milligram per cubic meter. Employees are also found to be transiently exposed to phosphine (7803512) generated in the machining of nodular iron rolls. The possibility of metal fumes and calcium-oxide (1305788) transiently exceeding the current safety limits during tapping operations is suspected because of the episodic and transient symptoms of mucous membrane and skin irritation noted by cranemen and pitmen. Recommendations include use of low silica containing sand, good housekeeping, better exhaust ventilation, regular wetting of foundry sand with water, mechanizing the shake out procedures, use of breathing apparatus, long sleeve shirts and gloves by cranemen, and repairing the seal on the crane cabs.
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