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(1980) Briggs and Stratton Corporation, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Click to open report) Environmental and personal sampling were conducted, and blood specimens were collected on September 26 to 27, and on November 13 to 14, 1979 at the Briggs and Stratton Corporation (SIC-3714) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to determine employee requested the evaluation on behalf of 14 workers. Lead and tin employee exposures to lead (7439921) and other solder products. An unidentified concentrations in all samples were below the OSHA permissible exposure time weighed average limits of 50 micrograms per... (Click to show more)Environmental and personal sampling were conducted, and blood specimens were collected on September 26 to 27, and on November 13 to 14, 1979 at the Briggs and Stratton Corporation (SIC-3714) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to determine employee requested the evaluation on behalf of 14 workers. Lead and tin employee exposures to lead (7439921) and other solder products. An unidentified concentrations in all samples were below the OSHA permissible exposure time weighed average limits of 50 micrograms per cubic meter and 2 milligrams per cubic meter, respectively. No detectable concentrations of formaldehyde were found. Only one worker had an elevated blood lead value. Six workers had free erythrocyte protoprophyrin, (FEP) values greater than the recommended limit of 870 micrograms per liter. The author concludes that no hazardous exposures exist at this facility. He recommends that all individuals with elevated blood lead or FEP values be retested, periodic environmental sampling be conducted, personnel hygiene be stressed, ventilation be provided in certain work areas, and that ventilation systems be monitored.
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(1980) CF&I Steel Corporation, Pueblo, Colorado. (Click to open report) Environmental surveys were conducted and blood samples were collected on February 11 to 13, 1980, to evaluate exposures to lead (7439921), iron-oxide, manganese (7439965), and magnesium (7439954) in the steel production scrap yard area at CF&I Steel Corporation (SIC-3312) in Pueblo, Colorado. The evaluation was requested by the United Steelworkers of America, Local Union 2102 on behalf of an unspecified number of workers. Airborne concentrations of iron-oxide ranged from 1.1 to 13.6 milligrams p... (Click to show more)Environmental surveys were conducted and blood samples were collected on February 11 to 13, 1980, to evaluate exposures to lead (7439921), iron-oxide, manganese (7439965), and magnesium (7439954) in the steel production scrap yard area at CF&I Steel Corporation (SIC-3312) in Pueblo, Colorado. The evaluation was requested by the United Steelworkers of America, Local Union 2102 on behalf of an unspecified number of workers. Airborne concentrations of iron-oxide ranged from 1.1 to 13.6 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3), exceeding the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Threshold Limit Value (TLV) of 5.0mg/m3; lead ranged from 0.004 to 0.79mg/m3, exceeding the OSHA standard of 0.05mg/m3; manganese ranged from 0.01 to 0.08mg/m3, well below the ACGIH TLV of 1.0mg/m3; and magnesium ranged from 0.01 to concentrations in blood samples from the workers ranged from 6 to 34 micrograms per deciliter, below the OSHA standard of 40 micrograms per deciliter. The authors conclude that a potential health hazard exists from overexposure to lead and iron-oxide. They recommend that eating, drinking, smoking, and snuff usage be prohibited in the work area, that the respirator and blood monitoring programs be continued, and that adequate washing facilities be installed and used daily by the workers before leaving work.
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(1980) CF&I Steel Corporation, Pueblo, Colorado. (Click to open report) Employee exposures to lead (7439921), solvents, and crystalline- silica (7631869) in the galvanizing department, fence post shop, and the casting foundry at CF and I Steel Corporation, Pueblo, Colorado, were evaluated on January 25 and 26, 1979. The evaluation request came from United Steelworkers of America Local No. 2102 (SIC-3312). Breathing zone air samples were analyzed for quartz (14808607) and cristobalite (14464461) crystalline-silicas, total respirable dust, lead, zinc (7440666), iron (... (Click to show more)Employee exposures to lead (7439921), solvents, and crystalline- silica (7631869) in the galvanizing department, fence post shop, and the casting foundry at CF and I Steel Corporation, Pueblo, Colorado, were evaluated on January 25 and 26, 1979. The evaluation request came from United Steelworkers of America Local No. 2102 (SIC-3312). Breathing zone air samples were analyzed for quartz (14808607) and cristobalite (14464461) crystalline-silicas, total respirable dust, lead, zinc (7440666), iron (7439896), chromium (7440473), total hydrocarbons, and m-xylene (108383). Medical tests included blood lead levels, free erythrocyte-protoporphyrin (FEP), zinc protoporphyrin (ZPP), hemoglobin, and a chemistry profile. Casting foundry workers received chest radiographs for the evaluation of pneumoconiosis. Thirty nine percent of the breathing zone air samples for crystalline silica exceeded the NIOSH recommended standard of 0.05 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3). Twenty six percent of breathing zone air samples for total respirable dust exceeded the 1979 Threshold Limit Value of 5mg/m3. Twenty seven percent of the lead samples taken in the galvanizing department exceeded the OSHA standard of 0.05mg/m3. Blood lead levels greater than 40 micrograms per 100 milliliters (micrograms/100 ml), were found in 14 workers; 4 workers had blood lead levels greater than 60 micrograms/100ml. FEP's greater than 870, were noted in 10 workers. The mean blood lead levels of workers in the galvanizing department was twice that observed in the casting foundry workers. Nineteen percent of the casting foundry workers had radiographic abnormalities, including simple pneumoconiosis, pleural changes, cardiac enlargement, and granuloma. NIOSH concluded that a health hazard existed from overexposure to lead and crystalline-silica. Recommendations from the survey included the introduction of improved ventilation, work practices and medical surveillance procedures.
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(1980) CF&I Steel Corporation, Pueblo, Colorado. (Click to open report) Occupational exposures to carbon-monoxide (630080), quartz (14808607), cristobalite (14464461), total respirable particulates, lead (7439921), iron (7439896), benzo(a)pyrene (50328) (BaP), and coal-tar-pitch (65996932) volatiles were determined at the CF and I Steel Corporation (SIC-3310) in Pueblo, Colorado, on February 13 and April 9 and 10, 1980. The evaluation was requested by the United Steelworkers of America, Local Union 2102. None of the breathing zone air samples for crystalline silica ... (Click to show more)Occupational exposures to carbon-monoxide (630080), quartz (14808607), cristobalite (14464461), total respirable particulates, lead (7439921), iron (7439896), benzo(a)pyrene (50328) (BaP), and coal-tar-pitch (65996932) volatiles were determined at the CF and I Steel Corporation (SIC-3310) in Pueblo, Colorado, on February 13 and April 9 and 10, 1980. The evaluation was requested by the United Steelworkers of America, Local Union 2102. None of the breathing zone air samples for crystalline silica exceeded the NIOSH recommended standard of 0.05 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/CuM). Seventeen percent of the breathing zone air samples for total particulates exceeded the 1979 American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Threshold Limit value of 5.0mg/CuM. None of the lead and iron breathing zone air samples exceeded the OSHA standards of 0.05mg/CuM and 5.0mg/CuM, respectively. Low concentrations of BaP and coal-tar-pitch volatiles were noted. Preshift and post shift carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) indicated an increase in COHb as employees worked around the furnaces. Complaints of fatigue, headaches, dizziness and sensations of flushing and heat were reported by several workers. The authors conclude that a health hazard from carbon-monoxide and total particulate exposure exists at this facility. They recommend that workers be informed of the additive effects of cigarette smoke and carbon-monoxide, that an alarm system in all blast furnaces be installed, that improvements be implemented in the ventilation system at one furnace, and that eating, drinking and tobacco use in work areas be prohibited.
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(1980) Denver Dry Goods, Denver, Colorado. (Click to open report) An environmental survey was conducted on April 15, 1980, to evaluate lithium (7439932) and lead (7439921) exposures resulting from the repair of the air conditioning system at Denver Dry Goods (SIC-5311) in Denver, Colorado. The evaluation was requested by an operating engineer on behalf of an unspecified number of workers. Exposures to lead and lithium were 0.03 and 0.008 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/cu m), respectively. General room air samples ranged from 0.008 to 0.01mg/cu m for lithium an... (Click to show more)An environmental survey was conducted on April 15, 1980, to evaluate lithium (7439932) and lead (7439921) exposures resulting from the repair of the air conditioning system at Denver Dry Goods (SIC-5311) in Denver, Colorado. The evaluation was requested by an operating engineer on behalf of an unspecified number of workers. Exposures to lead and lithium were 0.03 and 0.008 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/cu m), respectively. General room air samples ranged from 0.008 to 0.01mg/cu m for lithium and 0.01 to 0.02mg/cu m for lead. All samples were well within the recommended OSHA concentration of for lithium. The author concludes that no hazardous exposures existed from exposure to lithium and lead. He recommends that smoking, eating, and drinking be prohibited in the work area, that workers wash hands thoroughly before eating, smoking, and snuff usage, that adequate respiratory protection be provided to all workers during the yearly cleaning of the air conditioning heat exchanger, and that workers be given clean clothes at the beginning of each shift.
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(1980) Denver Radiator and Shutter Service, Denver Colorado. (Click to open report) Environmental and medical surveys were conducted and blood samples were collected on May 13 and 19, 1980, to evaluate occupational exposures to lead (7439921) (Pb) during the repair of commercial and automobile radiators at the Denver Radiator and Shutter Service (SIC- 7540) in Denver, Colorado. The evaluation was requested by the owner and operators on behalf of an unspecified number of workers. Airborne concentrations of lead ranged from 10 to 570 micrograms per cubic meter, exceeding the OSHA... (Click to show more)Environmental and medical surveys were conducted and blood samples were collected on May 13 and 19, 1980, to evaluate occupational exposures to lead (7439921) (Pb) during the repair of commercial and automobile radiators at the Denver Radiator and Shutter Service (SIC- 7540) in Denver, Colorado. The evaluation was requested by the owner and operators on behalf of an unspecified number of workers. Airborne concentrations of lead ranged from 10 to 570 micrograms per cubic meter, exceeding the OSHA standard of 50 micrograms per cubic meter. Blood lead values ranged from, 20 to 66 micrograms per 100 grams. Radiator mechanics received the greatest exposure to lead and had the greatest blood lead concentrations. The authors conclude that a health hazard existed from overexposure to lead. They recommend that approved respirators be worn by employees until engineering controls are implemented, that smoking, eating, and drinking be prohibited in the work area, that workers be given clean clothes at the beginning of each shift, and that all radiator mechanics have blood lead evaluations every 6 months.
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(1980) Detroit Canada Tunnel, Detroit, Michigan. (Click to open report) An environmental survey was conducted at the Detroit Canada Tunnel in Detroit, Michigan on August 18 to 20, 1979. Environmental measurements were made to determine employee exposures to carbon- monoxide (630080), lead (7439921), sulfuric-acid (7664939), total particulates, benzene (71432), and noise. Carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) tests were given to employees before and after work shifts. OSHA standards for total particulates were 15 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3), 0.1mg/m3 for lead, and 1mg/m3 f... (Click to show more)An environmental survey was conducted at the Detroit Canada Tunnel in Detroit, Michigan on August 18 to 20, 1979. Environmental measurements were made to determine employee exposures to carbon- monoxide (630080), lead (7439921), sulfuric-acid (7664939), total particulates, benzene (71432), and noise. Carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) tests were given to employees before and after work shifts. OSHA standards for total particulates were 15 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3), 0.1mg/m3 for lead, and 1mg/m3 for sulfuric-acid. For benzene, the OSHA limit was 10 parts per million (ppm) and for noise, 90 decibels on the A-weighted sound scale. All exposure limits were based on an 8 hour time weighted average. Sampling indicated no detectable concentrations of sulfuric-acid and very low concentrations of 0.02ppm benzene. Noise was well within the recommended limit. Total particulate was 0.08mg/m3 and lead was the 2 survey days; in survey smokers, COHb increased by 2 and 1.5 percent on the 2 days tested. Carbon-monoxide exceeded the 35ppm standard on one occasion, but the time weighted 8 hour average was always less than 35ppm. The authors conclude that even though carbon-monoxide exposures are not in excess of standards, the increased COHb employees dictates the rotation of inspectors to avoid potentially high exposures.
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(1980) Earl Scheib Auto Painting Inc., Denver, Colorado. (Click to open report) Environmental surveys were conducted and blood samples collected on August 8, 1979, to evaluate hazards from lead (7439921), chromium (7440473), nuisance dust, and paint solvents at the Earl Scheib Auto Paint Shop (SIC-7535) in Denver, Colorado. The evaluation was requested by the shop manager on behalf of the approximately 10 affected employees. Paint solvent sample concentrations were all below maximum allowable concentrations. Airborne lead concentrations ranged from undetectable to 80 microg... (Click to show more)Environmental surveys were conducted and blood samples collected on August 8, 1979, to evaluate hazards from lead (7439921), chromium (7440473), nuisance dust, and paint solvents at the Earl Scheib Auto Paint Shop (SIC-7535) in Denver, Colorado. The evaluation was requested by the shop manager on behalf of the approximately 10 affected employees. Paint solvent sample concentrations were all below maximum allowable concentrations. Airborne lead concentrations ranged from undetectable to 80 micrograms per cubic meter (/m3), exceeding the OSHA standard of 50 micrograms/m3. Chromium concentrations ranged from 10 to 200 micrograms/m3, which were below the OSHA standard of 500 micrograms/m3. The particulate dust concentrations ranged from 0.4 to 2.7 milligrams (mg)/m3, which were below the OSHA standard of 15mg/m3. All blood test results were within normal ranges indicating no evidence of excessive lead exposure. The author concludes that atmospheric concentrations of chromium were above the evaluation criteria. Due to the infrequency of the exposure and the use of respirators, workers did not suffer from overexposure to lead. He recommends that the painter position himself so that air blows the spray away from him, that employees be discouraged from eating and smoking in the work area, and that clean up operations use devices that will not create additional airborne dust.
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(1980) Federal Reserve Branch Bank, Birmingham, Alabama. (Click for full summary) Exposure to lead (7439921) (Pb) was investigated at the Federal Reserve Bank (SIC-9999) in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 30, 1980, in response to a request from the office of the Assistant Vice President of the bank. Personal and general air samples were collected in the firing range room and air velocity was measured. Three employees participated in shooting 38 caliber pistols, a shotgun, and a 44 magnum carbine. Ammunition was analyzed. No Pb was found in any of the samples. Air flow rates ranged ... (Click to show more)Exposure to lead (7439921) (Pb) was investigated at the Federal Reserve Bank (SIC-9999) in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 30, 1980, in response to a request from the office of the Assistant Vice President of the bank. Personal and general air samples were collected in the firing range room and air velocity was measured. Three employees participated in shooting 38 caliber pistols, a shotgun, and a 44 magnum carbine. Ammunition was analyzed. No Pb was found in any of the samples. Air flow rates ranged from 75 and 140 feet per minute, and was adequate to maintain good ventilation. The use of zinc bullets eliminated atmospheric lead in the indoor firing range. The authors conclude use of this type of ammunition is an effective prevention of Pb exposure.
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(1980) Gates Energy Products, Inc., Denver, Colorado. (Click to open report) In response to a request from workers at Gates Energy Products, Inc., Denver, Colorado, an evaluation was made of possible hazardous working conditions at that facility. Particular attention was given to exposures to lead (7439921) and methyl-chloroform (71556) which occurred during the manufacture of acid lead batteries. Of the air samples taken for lead analysis, 54 percent exceeded the OSHA standard of 0.05 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3). None of the methyl-chloroform samples were above t... (Click to show more)In response to a request from workers at Gates Energy Products, Inc., Denver, Colorado, an evaluation was made of possible hazardous working conditions at that facility. Particular attention was given to exposures to lead (7439921) and methyl-chloroform (71556) which occurred during the manufacture of acid lead batteries. Of the air samples taken for lead analysis, 54 percent exceeded the OSHA standard of 0.05 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3). None of the methyl-chloroform samples were above the Threshold Limit Value of 1900mg/m3. In 217 blood samples taken, 44 percent exceeded the OSHA standard of 40 micrograms of lead per 100 grams of whole blood (microg/100g). Thirty seven percent were between 40 and 60microg/100g. Six percent were between 60 and 80microg/100g and 1 percent exceeded 80microg/100g. The author concludes that a health hazard existed from overexposure to lead. The author recommends that individuals with blood lead levels above 60microg/100g be retested. No eating, drinking, smoking or snuff usage should be allowed in the work area. All areas should be vacuum cleaned instead of swept. A respiratory protection program needs to be established. Aprons and smocks should be changed daily. Workers should be given clean clothes at each shift. Every worker should shower before leaving work. All dirty clothes should remain at the work place in bins with tight fitting covers.
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