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(1981) Ford Motor Company, San Jose, California. (Click to open report) Environmental and personal air samples were analyzed for diacetone- alcohol (123422), butylacetate (123864), xylene (1330207), toluene (108883), methyl-ethyl-ketone (78933), acetone (67641), and dichloromethane (75092), welding fumes, manganese (7439965), chromium (7440473), copper (7440508), arsenic (7440382), and lead (7439921) at the Ford Motor Company (SIC-3710), in San Jose, California, during June and July, 1980. Ventilation systems were also evaluated. An authorized representative of the ... (Click to show more)Environmental and personal air samples were analyzed for diacetone- alcohol (123422), butylacetate (123864), xylene (1330207), toluene (108883), methyl-ethyl-ketone (78933), acetone (67641), and dichloromethane (75092), welding fumes, manganese (7439965), chromium (7440473), copper (7440508), arsenic (7440382), and lead (7439921) at the Ford Motor Company (SIC-3710), in San Jose, California, during June and July, 1980. Ventilation systems were also evaluated. An authorized representative of the Ford Motor Company requested the evaluation on behalf of an unspecified number of workers in the fine wire weld booth, the lead application area, and the oil house and paint mixing area. No samples for any of the tested substances exceeded relevant OSHA standards. A few workers in the oil house had dermatological disorders on the arms and face. Ventilation systems appeared adequate. The author concludes that a health hazard to airborne chemicals does not exist at this facility, although some workers in the oil house have chemical related skin irritations. He recommends that workers in the oil house be provided with gloves and barrier or protective creams.
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(1981) Golden Gate Bridge District, San Francisco, California. (Click to open report) Environmental sampling data and noise measurements data were reviewed, and blood specimens were collected on August 6, and 16, 1980, at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, to determine employee exposures to lead (7439921), crystalline silica (7631869), and noise. A representative of the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, Painters Local 4, requested the evaluation on behalf of approximately 30 workers. Previous air samples revealed lead concentrations about ... (Click to show more)Environmental sampling data and noise measurements data were reviewed, and blood specimens were collected on August 6, and 16, 1980, at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, to determine employee exposures to lead (7439921), crystalline silica (7631869), and noise. A representative of the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, Painters Local 4, requested the evaluation on behalf of approximately 30 workers. Previous air samples revealed lead concentrations about 100 times the OSHA standard of 0.05 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/cum). One sample for crystalline silica was 2.74mg/cum, compared with the CAL/OSHA calculated standard of 2.73mg/cum. A previous audiometric screening indicated occupational hearing loss among 38 percent of those tested. All blood lead concentrations were below the NIOSH recommended limit for occupationally exposed workers of 40 micrograms per deciliter. Lung function test revealed no restrictive disease, and the four cases of mild obstructive disease that were discovered had normal chest X-rays of the 29 subjects X- rayed, four abnormal individuals were identified but none of the abnormalities were indicative of silica related disease. The authors conclude that there was no lead or silica related hazards, although a significant amount of occupational hearing loss was noted. They recommend medical monitoring of workers exposed to lead, crystalline silica, and excessive noise levels, implementation of a noise control program, workers education, and use of double lens air hoods.
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(1981) Homestake Mining Company, Lead, South Dakota. (Click to open report) Environmental and personal air samples were analyzed for lead (7439921), mercury (7439976), silica (7631869), total and respirable dust, asbestos (1332214), hydrogen-chloride (7647010), manganese (7439965), iron-oxide (1309371), chromium (7440473), total welding fumes, toluene (108883), and xylene (1330207), and medical surveys were conducted at the Homestake Mining Company (SIC-3330) in Lead, South Dakota on February 28, and May 15, 1978. A representative of the United Steelworkers of America, ... (Click to show more)Environmental and personal air samples were analyzed for lead (7439921), mercury (7439976), silica (7631869), total and respirable dust, asbestos (1332214), hydrogen-chloride (7647010), manganese (7439965), iron-oxide (1309371), chromium (7440473), total welding fumes, toluene (108883), and xylene (1330207), and medical surveys were conducted at the Homestake Mining Company (SIC-3330) in Lead, South Dakota on February 28, and May 15, 1978. A representative of the United Steelworkers of America, Local 7084, requested the evaluation on behalf of workers in the milling operation, refinery operation, and the assay office. All personal air samples for lead in the refinery and furnace area of the assay office contained concentrations above the OSHA standard of 50 micrograms per cubic meter ranging from 67 to 12,300 micrograms per cubic meter. Two of three air mercury samples in the refinery and the mill exceeded the NIOSH recommended standard of 0.050 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/CuM), ranging from 0.048 to 0.070mg/CuM. In the assay office, all air samples for respirable silica exceeded the NIOSH recommended standard of 0.05mg/CuM, ranging from 0.15 to 1.33mg/CuM. Three of nine samples for respirable particulate dust exceeded the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists standard of 5.00mg/CuM, ranging from 0.36 to 22.28mg/CuM. Asbestos air concentrations were less than the NIOSH recommended standard of 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter. All six air samples for hydrogen- chloride in the refinery were below the OSHA standard of 7.0mg/CuM. Total and respirable particulate dust concentrations in the furnace charging operation exceeded their corresponding standards. The authors conclude that a health hazard from overexposures to lead, mercury, silica, and total respirable particulates existed at this facility. They recommend worker education, medical surveillance, and several control measures.
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(1981) Inryco, Incorporated, Melrose Park, Illinois. (Click to open report) An industrial hygiene survey was conducted on March 27, 1981 and medical interviews were conducted on April 24, 1981 at Inryco, Incorporated (SIC-3441), Melrose Park, Illinois, to evaluate employee exposures to lead (7439921) and total particulates. An authorized employee representative requested the evaluation on behalf of 19 affected workers. NIOSH investigators were unable to collect samples, but environmental exposure data collected previously by OSHA indicated worker lead exposures in the r... (Click to show more)An industrial hygiene survey was conducted on March 27, 1981 and medical interviews were conducted on April 24, 1981 at Inryco, Incorporated (SIC-3441), Melrose Park, Illinois, to evaluate employee exposures to lead (7439921) and total particulates. An authorized employee representative requested the evaluation on behalf of 19 affected workers. NIOSH investigators were unable to collect samples, but environmental exposure data collected previously by OSHA indicated worker lead exposures in the range of OSHA standard of 0.05mg/Cum. A review of company medical records subsequent to the OSHA investigation did not indicate elevated blood lead concentrations. Nine of the 19 workers interviewed reported shortness of breath and four noted morning cough and phlegm production. None of the employees interviewed indicated symptoms associated with lead poisoning. The authors conclude that because of the respiration program in operation at this facility, no health hazard from lead or total particulates existed. They recommend medical surveillance of affected workers, and proper storage of solvents.
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(1981) Jehl Cooperage Company Inc., Memphis, Tennessee. (Click to open report) Worker exposures to solvents and chemical wastes were surveyed on April 23 to 25, 1980 at Jehl Cooperage Company, Incorporated (SIC- 3490) in Memphis, Tennessee. The evaluation was requested by United Auto Workers, District 65, Division 19, on behalf of the 51 employees of the company. Personal and area air samples were collected from various areas of the facility along with bulk material samples. Workers also were interviewed by a physician. Worker exposures to toluene (108883), xylene (1330207... (Click to show more)Worker exposures to solvents and chemical wastes were surveyed on April 23 to 25, 1980 at Jehl Cooperage Company, Incorporated (SIC- 3490) in Memphis, Tennessee. The evaluation was requested by United Auto Workers, District 65, Division 19, on behalf of the 51 employees of the company. Personal and area air samples were collected from various areas of the facility along with bulk material samples. Workers also were interviewed by a physician. Worker exposures to toluene (108883), xylene (1330207), aliphatic hydrocarbons, aromatic hydrocarbons, ethyl-acetate (141786), cellosolve-acetate (111159), isobutanol (78831), methyl-isobutyl- ketone (108101), methyl-ethyl-ketone (78933), isopropyl-alcohol (67630), isopropyl-acetate (108214), lead (7439921), hexavalent- chromium (7440473), iron-oxide (1332372), and sodium-hydroxide (1310732) were all below their respective OSHA standards. Exposure to mixtures of organic solvent also were within acceptable limits. Workers in various areas of the facility commonly complained of skin, eye and respiratory tract irritation, headaches, breathing difficulty, and nervousness. Recommendations are included for workplace hygiene improvements in each area of the facility.
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(1981) Magma Copper Company, San Manuel, Arizona. (Click to open report) Personal breathing zone samples and medical evaluations of workers were performed at Magma Copper Company Smelter (SIC-3331) in San Manuel, Arizona on March 6, 1980 and from April 22 to April 23, 1980. The surveys were requested by a representative of the United Steel Workers, Local 937, to determine potential hazards to workers in the reverberatory furnace and converter departments of the smelter. Personal air samples contained cadmium (7440439), copper (7440508), and lead (7439921) concentrati... (Click to show more)Personal breathing zone samples and medical evaluations of workers were performed at Magma Copper Company Smelter (SIC-3331) in San Manuel, Arizona on March 6, 1980 and from April 22 to April 23, 1980. The surveys were requested by a representative of the United Steel Workers, Local 937, to determine potential hazards to workers in the reverberatory furnace and converter departments of the smelter. Personal air samples contained cadmium (7440439), copper (7440508), and lead (7439921) concentrations below the OSHA standards of 100, 200, and 50 micrograms per cubic meter, respectively. Of the 75 samples collected for sulfur-dioxide (7446095), 14 exceeded the OSHA standard of 5 parts per million. All 92 workers examined had blood lead concentrations below 40 micrograms per 100 milliliters. Four arsenic (7440382) blood concentrations were above 100 micrograms per liter, but because of overall low arsenic concentrations in the work force these elevated values were not considered significant. Sulfur-dioxide exposure was responsible for complaints of respiratory irritation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma and skin irritation. The authors conclude that a hazard exists at the company from exposure to sulfur-dioxide. The use of respirators during high exposures reduces hazards but does not eliminate the effects of repeated short term exposures. Recommendations include updating of the ventilation system, initiation of a respirator program, use of engineering controls to reduce airborne contamination, and worker hygiene improvements.
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(1981) Metro Bus Maintenance Shop, Washington, D.C. (Click to open report) Environmental and personal air samples were analyzed for lead (7439921), iron (7439896), manganese (7439965), nickel (7440020), cadmium (7440439), vanadium (7440622), chromium (7440473), copper (7440508), hydrazine (302012), methylene-chloride (75092), methanol (67561), 2-nitropropane (79469), toluene (108883), benzene (71432), xylene (1330207), dichlorobenzene (25321226), perchlorethylene (127184), and 1,1,1-trichloroethane (71556) at the METRO Bus Maintenance Shop (SIC-4171) in Washington, D.C... (Click to show more)Environmental and personal air samples were analyzed for lead (7439921), iron (7439896), manganese (7439965), nickel (7440020), cadmium (7440439), vanadium (7440622), chromium (7440473), copper (7440508), hydrazine (302012), methylene-chloride (75092), methanol (67561), 2-nitropropane (79469), toluene (108883), benzene (71432), xylene (1330207), dichlorobenzene (25321226), perchlorethylene (127184), and 1,1,1-trichloroethane (71556) at the METRO Bus Maintenance Shop (SIC-4171) in Washington, D.C., on January 22 to 23, 1981. An unidentified individual requested the evaluation on behalf of an unspecified number of workers. One of three nickel samples exceeded the NIOSH recommended standard of 0.015 milligrams per cubic meter. All other substances sampled were below their corresponding environmental standards. The authors conclude that workers at this facility may be at an increased risk of exposure to excessive airborne concentrations of nickel. They recommend consistent use of the spray booths increasing air velocity in the spray booths and welding hoods, and closing of the degreasing room doors.
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(1981) Omaha Branch Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Omaha, Nebraska. (Click to open report) Environmental and personal air samples were analyzed for lead (7439921) at the Omaha Federal Reserve Bank's indoor firing range (SIC-9221) in Omaha, Nebraska, on June 30 and July 1, 1981. An unidentified individual requested the evaluation for an unspecified number of employees. Five personal breathing zone and five general area air samples were collected. All of the area samples and four of the five personal samples exceeded the OSHA 8 hour time weighted average for lead of 50 micrograms per cu... (Click to show more)Environmental and personal air samples were analyzed for lead (7439921) at the Omaha Federal Reserve Bank's indoor firing range (SIC-9221) in Omaha, Nebraska, on June 30 and July 1, 1981. An unidentified individual requested the evaluation for an unspecified number of employees. Five personal breathing zone and five general area air samples were collected. All of the area samples and four of the five personal samples exceeded the OSHA 8 hour time weighted average for lead of 50 micrograms per cubic meter. The author concludes that a lead exposure hazard exists at this facility, and recommends dividing the range officer duties between three individuals, increasing air supply into the range, increasing the exhaust ventilation, and medical monitoring of the range officer.
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(1981) Rubbermaid, Inc., Wooster, Ohio. (Click to open report) Environmental air samples were analyzed for lead (7439921), chromium (7440473), titanium (7440326), zinc (7440666), cadmium (7440439), silica (7631869), nuisance particulates and nitrosamines, and noise and illumination surveys were conducted at Rubbermaid, Incorporated (SIC-2820) in Wooster, Ohio, on July 29 to August 1 and December 8 to 12, 1980, and March 30 to 31, 1981. A representative of Rubbermaid requested the evaluation on behalf of approximately 1820 workers at this facility. Sound pre... (Click to show more)Environmental air samples were analyzed for lead (7439921), chromium (7440473), titanium (7440326), zinc (7440666), cadmium (7440439), silica (7631869), nuisance particulates and nitrosamines, and noise and illumination surveys were conducted at Rubbermaid, Incorporated (SIC-2820) in Wooster, Ohio, on July 29 to August 1 and December 8 to 12, 1980, and March 30 to 31, 1981. A representative of Rubbermaid requested the evaluation on behalf of approximately 1820 workers at this facility. Sound pressure levels throughout the facility were below the NIOSH recommended standard of 85 decibels on the A-weighted scale. Workplace illumination was satisfactory when compared with the intensities recommended by the Illumination Engineering Society. Area sample concentrations for lead, chromium, and titanium were below detectable limits. Zinc concentrations averaged 17 micrograms per cubic meter, compared with the NIOSH standard of 5000 micrograms per cubic meter. Cadmium concentrations averaged 28 micrograms per cubic meter, compared with the NIOSH standard of 40 micrograms per cubic meter. Free silica was not found in any of the area samples, and dust concentrations were all below 1 milligram per cubic meter. N-Dimethylnitrosamine (62759) concentrations ranged from 29 to 212 parts per trillion (ppt), and N- nitrosomorpholine (59892) concentrations ranged from 95 to 1124 ppt. The authors conclude that no health hazards associated with any of the materials or processes in use at this facility. They recommend the use of hearing protectors, and respiratory protective equipment in certain areas, good housekeeping procedures, proper disposal of solvents, improved ventilation, and other control measures.
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(1981) Tobin-Mystic River Bridge, Boston, Massachusetts. (Click for full summary) Environmental air and soil samples, and blood specimens from workers and area residents were analyzed for lead (7439921) at the Tobin Mystic River Bridge in Boston, Massachusetts on July 20 to 25, August 13 to 14, and September 10, 1980. A representative of the Greater Boston Legal Services requested the evaluation to determine possible occupational and community health hazards resulting from the removal of lead based paint from the bridge. Personal lead air samples for grit blasters ranged from... (Click to show more)Environmental air and soil samples, and blood specimens from workers and area residents were analyzed for lead (7439921) at the Tobin Mystic River Bridge in Boston, Massachusetts on July 20 to 25, August 13 to 14, and September 10, 1980. A representative of the Greater Boston Legal Services requested the evaluation to determine possible occupational and community health hazards resulting from the removal of lead based paint from the bridge. Personal lead air samples for grit blasters ranged from 10 to 1,090 micrograms per cubic meter (micrograms/CuM), compared with the NIOSH recommended standard of 50 micrograms/CuM. Blood lead concentrations in 13 grit blasters ranged from 25 to 47 micrograms per deciliter (microgram/dl). Center span workers were exposed to air lead concentrations of 6 to 1,017 micrograms/CuM. Blood lead concentrations in 19 center span workers ranged from 30 to 96 microgram/dl. Five center span workers had symptoms of lead poisoning. Community air lead concentrations 27 meters from the bridge ranged from 2.7 to 12.9 micrograms/CuM compared with the Environmental Protection Agency standard of 1.5 micrograms/CuM. Surface soil lead concentrations averaged 3,272 parts per million (ppm) within 100 feet of the bridge, 457 ppm at 100 to 250 feet, and 197 ppm beyond 250 feet. Four of 123 children had blood lead concentrations above 30 micrograms/dl. The authors conclude that paint removal from the bridge has caused increased occupational and environmental lead exposure in the area. They recommend closer attention to environmental controls for paint removal operations, daily wet sweeping of contaminated areas, removal of contaminated soil, improved work practices, medical monitoring of workers and affected community residents, and the possible removal of children and pregnant women from areas within two blocks of grit blasting operations.
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