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Results are based upon the following search criteria: "dust".
 
1060 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.


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(1998) Victoria Vogue, Inc., Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. (Click to open report)
In February 1997, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a confidential request for a health hazard evaluation (HHE) from a group of employees at Victoria Vogue, Inc. in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The HHE request concerned employee health complaints that include skin rash, eye irritation, and difficulty breathing that were believed to be caused by occupational exposure to cotton dust during the production of velour materials and cosmetic powder puffs. Employees ... (Click to show more)

(1997) Alcatel Telecommunications Cable, Roanoke, Virginia. (Click to open report)
In response to a confidential request from an employee, a health hazard evaluation was begun at Alcatel Telecommunications Cable (SIC- 3357), Roanoke, Virginia. The employee expressed concerns over potential exposures during the operation of the Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) process and when cleaning and cutting quartz glass tubes. A walk through tour was conducted to observe work practices and potential exposure risks, and to interview informally the employees on site. Personal breathing zone... (Click to show more)

(1997) American Tripoli, Inc., Seneca, Missouri. (Click to open report)
In response to a request for technical assistance from the Mine Safety and Health Administration, an investigation was made into the prevalence of silicosis among active and retired miners at American Tripoli, Inc. (SIC-1446), Seneca, Missouri. A medical evaluation of current workers and former workers was conducted. American Tripoli began operating in 1971. At the time of the study 17 workers were employed at the facility, ten of whom worked in the grinding area of the mill or in areas downstre... (Click to show more)

(1997) Center to Protect Workers' Rights, Washington, D.C. (Click to open report)
In response to a request from the Center to Protect Workers' Rights in Washington, D.C. (SIC-1742), an investigation was begun into exposure to total and respirable particulates, possibly containing silica (14808607), being generated from drywall finishing during the renovation of the building. Personal breathing zone samples were collected on two drywall finishers. Eight months later, additional samples were collected from eight drywall finishers. A medical evaluation was performed assessing wo... (Click to show more)

(1997) Centre Foundry & Machine Company, Wheeling, West Virginia. (Click to open report)
In response to a confidential request, a health hazard evaluation was conducted at Centre Foundry and Machine Company (SIC-3321), Wheeling, West Virginia. The company employed 52 workers in the manufacture of grey iron castings used in steel production. All seven personal breathing zone (PBZ) samples taken were over the limit for respirable silica (14808607). Several also exceeded the limits for iron (7439896) and manganese (7439965). One carbon- monoxide (630080) sample exceeded the limit of 35... (Click to show more)

(1997) Clinch River Power Plant, Cleveland, Virginia. (Click to open report)
In response to a request from the Building and Construction Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, an investigation was begun into possible exposures during rebuilding of coal fired boilers at the Clinch River Power Plant (SIC-4911), Cleveland, Virginia. During the sampling period, boilermakers removed secondary inlet and secondary outlet boiler elements and removed and replaced portions of the steel boiler casting, exposing them to fly ash and fumes from air arc gouging, welding, and torch cutting. ... (Click to show more)

(1997) Dana Corporation, Spicer Axle Division, Fort Wayne, Indiana. (Click to open report)
In June 1995, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a health hazard evaluation (HHE) request from the United Paperworkers International Union, Local 7903, to investigate (1) worker exposures to respiratory and dermatologic hazards from inhalation and contact with fungi- and bacteria-contaminated synthetic metal--working fluids (MWFs), oil mist, and grinding dust in the machining areas, and (2) ergonomic hazards at the Dana Corporation, Spicer Axle Division fa... (Click to show more)

(1997) Federal Express, Cincinnati, Ohio. (Click to open report)
In response to a confidential request from employees at the Federal Express Call Center (SIC-4513), Cincinnati, Ohio, an investigation was begun into indoor environmental quality at the facility. The concerns included a lack of ventilation; an unclean work area; exposures to dust, mold, and contaminants; illnesses of unknown origin; chronic upper respiratory problems; above average absenteeism; low employee morale; and a hostile work environment. Employees who were interviewed spoke of runny nos... (Click to show more)

(1997) Lehigh Portland Cement Company, Union Bridge, Maryland. (Click to open report)
In response to a request from the Safety and Training Supervisor of the Lehigh Portland Cement Company (SIC-3241), Union Bridge, Maryland, an investigation was made to identify a bleach odor inside one of the cement kilns. Maintenance personnel working inside the kiln at times of shutdown reported respiratory and eye irritation. Personal breathing zone samples were collected during the next shut down while workers were removing and replacing 25 feet of refractory brick at the front end of the ki... (Click to show more)

(1997) New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council, Concord, New Hampshire. (Click to open report)
In response to a request from the Building Services Supervisor at the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training facility (SIC-9221), Concord, New Hampshire, an investigation was begun into possible health hazards from lead (7439921) dust generated during firearms training. Personal breathing zone samples, area air samples, and wipe samples were collected. The highest airborne lead concentrations were collected during maintenance activities; 22 micrograms/cubic meter (microg/m3) during sweeping... (Click to show more)


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