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(1983) Arkansas General Industries, Bald Knob, Arkansas. (Click to open report) Exposures to 1,1,1-trichloroethane (71556) (TCE), lead (7439921) and a drester based lithium (7439932) grease (Vischem-352) were investigated on August 3 and 4, 1981 and November 7, 1981 at Arkansas General Industries (SIC-3621), Bald Knob, Arkansas. Evaluation was requested by the International Union of Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers, Local 1146, for 500 production workers. Personal area air samples were collected; several employees were questioned about medical symptoms. No lead or lit... (Click to show more)Exposures to 1,1,1-trichloroethane (71556) (TCE), lead (7439921) and a drester based lithium (7439932) grease (Vischem-352) were investigated on August 3 and 4, 1981 and November 7, 1981 at Arkansas General Industries (SIC-3621), Bald Knob, Arkansas. Evaluation was requested by the International Union of Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers, Local 1146, for 500 production workers. Personal area air samples were collected; several employees were questioned about medical symptoms. No lead or lithium was detected in any air samples. TCE concentrations were below the NIOSH limit of 1910 milligrams per cubic meter of a 15 minute sample. Workers using Vischem-352 reported sinus congestion, headache, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and skin irritation. Installation of a new injection system for the grease resulted in fewer health complaints. The authors conclude that no hazards currently exist and that the previously reported health complaints appear to have been solved by using a new Vischem-352 injection system. They recommend that all component parts be dried before being brought to the final assembly area, gears be at room temperature before treatment with Vischem-352, and cooling fans be properly positioned.
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(1983) Drive Train Industries, Inc., Casper, Wyoming. (Click to open report) In response to a request from a representative of the employees at Drive Train Industries, Inc. (SIC-3714), Casper, Wyoming, a possible asbestos (1332214) hazard was investigated at the facility. An evaluation was also made of stoddard-solvent (8052413), welding fumes, iron-oxide (1309371), lead (7439921), crystalline silica (7631869), and noise exposures. This facility was involved in the rebuilding and repairing of various truck parts including brakes, clutches, drivelines, transmissions, and ... (Click to show more)In response to a request from a representative of the employees at Drive Train Industries, Inc. (SIC-3714), Casper, Wyoming, a possible asbestos (1332214) hazard was investigated at the facility. An evaluation was also made of stoddard-solvent (8052413), welding fumes, iron-oxide (1309371), lead (7439921), crystalline silica (7631869), and noise exposures. This facility was involved in the rebuilding and repairing of various truck parts including brakes, clutches, drivelines, transmissions, and other mechanical parts. Many of the brakes and clutches as well as parts of other products, were refurbished and relined with some asbestos material. Three personal air samples and three area samples were collected for asbestos which produced values ranging from less than 0.1 to 340mg/m3, with the average value being 64mg/m3. Iron-oxide concentrations at the welding station ranged from 0.2 to 12mg/m3. The average lead concentration was 0.03mg/m3. No silica was detected. One worker was overexposed to noise with an 8 hour average of 94.3 decibels-A. The author concludes that a health hazard does exist from excessive noise exposures and elevated iron- oxide levels. The author recommends that adequate hearing protectors should be provided by the management.
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(1983) General Magnetics, Inc., Bloomfield, New Jersey. (Click to open report) Environmental samples were analyzed for lead (7439921) at General Magnetics Incorporated (SIC-3662), Bloomfield, New Jersey, between September 1982 and January 1983. A request for the survey was made by management on behalf of ten employees after an OSHA citation was received because of potentially hazardous concentrations of lead. Air samples were taken and analyzed for lead. Ventilation systems were evaluated. Blood samples were taken from eight employees. Blood was analyzed for lead, erythrop... (Click to show more)Environmental samples were analyzed for lead (7439921) at General Magnetics Incorporated (SIC-3662), Bloomfield, New Jersey, between September 1982 and January 1983. A request for the survey was made by management on behalf of ten employees after an OSHA citation was received because of potentially hazardous concentrations of lead. Air samples were taken and analyzed for lead. Ventilation systems were evaluated. Blood samples were taken from eight employees. Blood was analyzed for lead, erythroprotoporphyrin, and hematocrit. Lead concentrations in air samples ranged from 1 to 3.5 micrograms per cubic meter (microg/m3). This is below the OSHA standard of 50microg/m3 for an 8 hour work day. Ventilation systems were adequate enough to keep lead concentrations below standards. Blood lead values ranged from 4 to 14microg per 100 milliliters, well within those values found in the general public. Erythroprotoporphyrin and hematocrit results were also within the ranges of the general population. The authors conclude that there is no risk of overexposure to lead. Improved ventilation is recommended, along with an education program concerning the health hazards of lead exposure.
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(1983) Honda Motor Company of America, Marysville, Ohio. (Click to open report) Exposures to carbon-monoxide (630080) (CO) and particulates from welding operations and diesel emissions were surveyed in February 1982 at Honda Motor Company of America (SIC-1541), Marysville, Ohio. Evaluation was requested by an unspecified source on behalf of 250 workers. Samples were collected for CO, welding fumes, total particulates, and particulates of iron (7439896), lead (7439921), nickel (7440020), zinc (7440666), beryllium (7440417), and copper (7440508). Medical questionnaires and bl... (Click to show more)Exposures to carbon-monoxide (630080) (CO) and particulates from welding operations and diesel emissions were surveyed in February 1982 at Honda Motor Company of America (SIC-1541), Marysville, Ohio. Evaluation was requested by an unspecified source on behalf of 250 workers. Samples were collected for CO, welding fumes, total particulates, and particulates of iron (7439896), lead (7439921), nickel (7440020), zinc (7440666), beryllium (7440417), and copper (7440508). Medical questionnaires and blood carboxyhemoglobin tests were given to 65 workers. Total particulate and metal particulate concentrations were all below acceptable limits. Three personal air samples for welding fumes exceeded the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists' Threshold Limit Value of 5 milligrams per cubic meter; no OSHA standard exists. CO concentrations ranged from 0 to 33 parts per million (ppm) for personal samples and 5 to 42ppm for area samples, all below the OSHA 50ppm limit. Twenty four workers had symptoms consistent with CO poisoning. Mean carboxyhemoglobin concentrations increased significantly over the work shift, and the increases were correlated with measured personal CO exposures. The authors conclude that no over exposures to CO or welding fumes exist; however, some workers have experienced symptoms compatible with CO intoxication. Improved ventilation and approved respirators are recommended.
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(1983) Hoover Company Industrial Park, North Canton, Ohio. (Click to open report) Exposures to organic solvents, pigments, and other chemicals were surveyed at Hoover Company Industrial Park (SIC-3630), North Canton, Ohio in June 1982. Evaluation was requested by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1985, on behalf of 600 workers. Air samples were analyzed for methyl-ethyl-ketone (78933), toluene (108883), xylene (1330207), petroleum-naphtha (8030306), butyl-cellosolve (111762), butyl-acetate (123864), vinyl-chloride (75014), di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (1... (Click to show more)Exposures to organic solvents, pigments, and other chemicals were surveyed at Hoover Company Industrial Park (SIC-3630), North Canton, Ohio in June 1982. Evaluation was requested by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1985, on behalf of 600 workers. Air samples were analyzed for methyl-ethyl-ketone (78933), toluene (108883), xylene (1330207), petroleum-naphtha (8030306), butyl-cellosolve (111762), butyl-acetate (123864), vinyl-chloride (75014), di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (117817), formaldehyde (50000), cadmium (7440439) and nickel (7440020) pigments, and respirable particulates. Urine and blood samples were collected to evaluate exposures to methyl-ethyl-ketone, toluene, xylene, and cadmium. Concentrations of all substances were within OSHA standards for individual and combined exposures. The mean end of shift blood methyl-ethyl-ketone concentration was 1.2 micrograms per liter. Preshift to postshift increases in urinary hippuric-acid were greater for workers exposed to toluene compared to unexposed workers. Only 1 of 27 workers tested had detectable amounts of urinary methyl-hippuric-acid. No urinary cadmium was found. The authors conclude that environmental exposure hazards exist at this facility; however, some workers appear to be absorbing organic solvents. Due to the carcinogenic potential of formaldehyde and di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate, exposures should be eliminated or kept to the lowest feasible limit. Improved ventilation, use of respirators, and good work practices are recommended.
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(1983) International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation, Groton, Connecticut. (Click to open report) Environmental samples were analyzed for aluminum (7429905), chromium (7440473), copper (7440508), beryllium (7440417), iron (7439896), lead (7439921), nickel (7440020), magnesium (7439954), methyl- isobutyl-ketone (108101), methyl-cellosolve (109864), and ethyl- cellosolve (110805) at the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation (SIC-3731) Groton, Connecticut in July, August, and October 1979, May 1980, and March 1981. The survey was requested on behalf of 1000 employees because of... (Click to show more)Environmental samples were analyzed for aluminum (7429905), chromium (7440473), copper (7440508), beryllium (7440417), iron (7439896), lead (7439921), nickel (7440020), magnesium (7439954), methyl- isobutyl-ketone (108101), methyl-cellosolve (109864), and ethyl- cellosolve (110805) at the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation (SIC-3731) Groton, Connecticut in July, August, and October 1979, May 1980, and March 1981. The survey was requested on behalf of 1000 employees because of worker complaints of rashes, dizziness, fainting, and nausea. Air samples were analyzed for metals and solvents. Medical evaluations were conducted. OSHA standards for all the metals tested were exceeded in at least some of the samples. The highest nickel concentration was 9 times the standard; for lead, 220 times; for copper, 15 times; for chromium, 49 times; for magnesium, 2 times; for beryllium, 268 times; and for aluminum, 5 times. Values for methyl-cellosolve were 7 times the standard. Values for ethyl-cellosolve were 25 times the standard. Concentrations of methyl-isobutyl-ketone MIK were slightly greater than the standard. The authors conclude that a hazard from significant exposure to metal fumes and solvent vapors exists. Increased respiratory protection is recommended.
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(1983) Kistler Communications, Inc., Denver, Colorado. (Click to open report) In response to a request from a representative of Kistler Communications, Inc. (SIC-4225), Denver, Colorado, an evaluation was made of possible hazardous working conditions at that facility due to employee exposure to polychlorinated-biphenyls (1336363) (PCBs), polychlorinated-dioxins, or polychlorinated-dibenzofurans. A white residue was found on catalogues shipped to this company for storage from the publishing department of Gates Rubber Company. A fire and a transformer spill had occurred ear... (Click to show more)In response to a request from a representative of Kistler Communications, Inc. (SIC-4225), Denver, Colorado, an evaluation was made of possible hazardous working conditions at that facility due to employee exposure to polychlorinated-biphenyls (1336363) (PCBs), polychlorinated-dioxins, or polychlorinated-dibenzofurans. A white residue was found on catalogues shipped to this company for storage from the publishing department of Gates Rubber Company. A fire and a transformer spill had occurred earlier at Gates and it was thought that these events contaminated several crates of materials which were sent to Kistler. All analyses for PCBs were negative. Analyses for metals indicated the presence of lead (7439921), zinc (7440666), and magnesium (7439954), at concentrations of 0.25, 0.42, and 0.31 percent respectively. The pH level of the grayish/white material on the cartons was 10.7, excessively high. The high alkalinity could have been responsible for the rash experienced by one worker. The authors conclude that the residue did not contain PCBs or other polychlorinated compounds, but the alkalinity of the residue appeared to be a health hazard to workers handling the catalogues. The authors recommend that Gates determine the source of the grayish/white material and avoid future contamination of printed matter. Personal protective clothing, including respirators, gloves, and possibly garments should be worn while removing this material from the cartons. Good personal hygiene measures should be carefully followed while this material is being removed.
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(1983) Moline Police Department Indoor Range, Moline, Illinois. (Click to open report) Environmental and breathing zone samples were analyzed for inorganic lead (7439921) at the Moline Police Department indoor firing range (SIC-8081), Moline, Illinois, in February 1983. The request was made because of concern for the exposure of police officers to smoke from firearms in the range. The air samples, collected while each police officer fired 54 rounds of ammunition, showed time weighted average lead concentrations of 2760 to 17500 micrograms per cubic meter (microg/m3). The OSHA stan... (Click to show more)Environmental and breathing zone samples were analyzed for inorganic lead (7439921) at the Moline Police Department indoor firing range (SIC-8081), Moline, Illinois, in February 1983. The request was made because of concern for the exposure of police officers to smoke from firearms in the range. The air samples, collected while each police officer fired 54 rounds of ammunition, showed time weighted average lead concentrations of 2760 to 17500 micrograms per cubic meter (microg/m3). The OSHA standard is 50microg/m3. The ventilation system was examined and air flow samples were taken. These showed that the ventilation system was totally ineffective in preventing lead exposure. The authors conclude that the police officers were exposed to hazardous concentrations of lead. A potentially serious problem also exists because airborne lead from the firing range can enter the building ventilation system. They recommend that the range have its own ventilation system, that there be a minimum down range air velocity of 35 feet per minute, and that the use of nonlead or copper jacketed bullets be considered.
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(1983) Molitor Industries, Incorporated, Englewood, Colorado. (Click to open report) The health hazards from lead (7439921) or tin (7440315) compounds during welding and soldering operations were determined at Molitor Industries, Incorporated (SIC-3490), Englewood, Colorado in June and October, 1982. Air samples were collected on 37 millimeter atomic adsorption 0.8 micron pore density cellulose membrane filters. Air was drawn at 1.5 liters per minute with a vacuum pump. Work practices, personal protective equipment, and techniques used to exhaust and dilute contaminants were als... (Click to show more)The health hazards from lead (7439921) or tin (7440315) compounds during welding and soldering operations were determined at Molitor Industries, Incorporated (SIC-3490), Englewood, Colorado in June and October, 1982. Air samples were collected on 37 millimeter atomic adsorption 0.8 micron pore density cellulose membrane filters. Air was drawn at 1.5 liters per minute with a vacuum pump. Work practices, personal protective equipment, and techniques used to exhaust and dilute contaminants were also assessed. Lead content ranged from 0.01 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3), exceeding the NIOSH and OSHA standard of 0.05mg/m3. Tin samples ranged from nondetectable to 0.39mg/m3, exceeding the OSHA 0.1mg/m3 standard. Elevated lead and tin exposures were found during confined space operations. Health hazards were found when employees performed welding and soldering operations during a portion of the work period, especially when tin was the primary component. There were no work related health complaints reported. The investigators conclude that employees are overexposed to lead and tin during various phases of the welding and soldering operations. Personal protective equipment should be utilized, smoking prohibited, and monitoring should be conducted.
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(1983) Robinson-Nugent, Inc., New Albany, Indiana. (Click to open report) Complaints of menstrual disorders were investigated on August 31 and September 1, 1981 at the Electroplating Department of Robinson Nugent, Inc. (SIC-3471), New Albany, Indiana. Evaluation was requested by the United Auto Workers, Local 1708, and the company's Manager of Human Resources for 12 female electroplating and quality control employees. Personal and area air samples were analyzed for a variety of metals and vapor fumes. Medical questionnaires were given to the affected women and to 29 u... (Click to show more)Complaints of menstrual disorders were investigated on August 31 and September 1, 1981 at the Electroplating Department of Robinson Nugent, Inc. (SIC-3471), New Albany, Indiana. Evaluation was requested by the United Auto Workers, Local 1708, and the company's Manager of Human Resources for 12 female electroplating and quality control employees. Personal and area air samples were analyzed for a variety of metals and vapor fumes. Medical questionnaires were given to the affected women and to 29 unexposed comparisons. Exposures to nickel (7440020), lead (7439921), hydrogen-cyanide (74908), hydrogen-fluoride (7664393), sodium-hydroxide (7440020), phosphoric-acid (7664382), and sulfuric-acid (7664939) were below respective NIOSH limits of 0.015, 0.05, 5.0, 5.0, 2.0, 1.0, and 1.0 milligrams per cubic meter. Ventilation in the degreasing area was insufficient; protective clothing was not used. Menstrual disorders were reported by 83 percent of the exposed women and 52 percent of the comparisons. Reproductive histories were similar for both groups. Exposed women also reported symptoms of dermatitis, headache, and eye irritation. The authors conclude that no hazardous exposures exist. They recommend use of protective clothing and creams, improved hygiene and work practices, increased ventilation, and environmental monitoring.
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