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HHE Search Results
477 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
(1978) Persolite Products, Inc., Florence, Colorado. (Click for full summary) An investigation to evaluate possible hazardous exposure to perlite has been made. Perlite is a generic term for naturally occurring siliceous volcanic rock used in insulation. During its processing free silica (7631869), arsenic (7440382), beryllium (7440417) and lead (7439921) may be present. At the time of this evaluation, all breathing zone air samples of these agents were below the laboratory limit of detection.(Click to show more)An investigation to evaluate possible hazardous exposure to perlite has been made. Perlite is a generic term for naturally occurring siliceous volcanic rock used in insulation. During its processing free silica (7631869), arsenic (7440382), beryllium (7440417) and lead (7439921) may be present. At the time of this evaluation, all breathing zone air samples of these agents were below the laboratory limit of detection.
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(1978) Sherwin Williams, Coffeyville, Kansas. (Click for full summary) Medical examinations were conducted to determine lead (7439921) exposures among employees of Sherwin Williams (SIC-2851) in Coffeyville, Kansas, on November 4 and 5, 1976. OSHA requested the evaluation as a follow up survey after the facility had been cited for lead exposure standard violations about 3 years previously. Zinc protoporphyrin (ZPP) tests were administered to 178 workers. Sixty two workers with ZPP concentrations equal to or greater than 90 micrograms percent or workers in high lead... (Click to show more)Medical examinations were conducted to determine lead (7439921) exposures among employees of Sherwin Williams (SIC-2851) in Coffeyville, Kansas, on November 4 and 5, 1976. OSHA requested the evaluation as a follow up survey after the facility had been cited for lead exposure standard violations about 3 years previously. Zinc protoporphyrin (ZPP) tests were administered to 178 workers. Sixty two workers with ZPP concentrations equal to or greater than 90 micrograms percent or workers in high lead exposure jobs were given additional blood, as well as urinary and neurological tests. Sixty one workers had elevated ZPP concentrations. Three workers had histories of elevated blood lead, and 10 percent of the workers had histories of hypertension and kidney disease. Muscle weakness or reduced reflexes were found in 66 percent and elevated systolic, diastolic, or total blood pressure in 50 percent of the workers. Elevated creatinines and blood urea nitrogen and depressed hemoglobins and hematocrits were found in 39, 8, 10 and 11 percent of those examined, respectively. Two workers had blood lead concentrations above 60 micrograms per 100 milliliters of blood. Five percent were above 50 micrograms and 14 percent were above 40 micrograms. The authors conclude that significant numbers of workers show evidence of renal and hematological disorders. They recommend continued biological monitoring of exposed workers, initiation of an antihypertension program, and further investigation into the causes of the elevated creatinines and blood pressures observed in the workers.
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(1977) A and S Tribal Industries, Poplar, Montana. (Click to open report) A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH at the A and S Tribal industries, Poplar, Montana, on January 10-12, 1977, acting on a request from plant management to evaluate potential exposures to contaminants generated from the assembly of camouflage netting (SIC-2292) where a previous evaluation revealed a high number of workers with respiratory symptoms and physical signs of respiratory tract effects. Based on environmental and medical evaluations, no apparent health hazard... (Click to show more)A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH at the A and S Tribal industries, Poplar, Montana, on January 10-12, 1977, acting on a request from plant management to evaluate potential exposures to contaminants generated from the assembly of camouflage netting (SIC-2292) where a previous evaluation revealed a high number of workers with respiratory symptoms and physical signs of respiratory tract effects. Based on environmental and medical evaluations, no apparent health hazard was judged to exists. The evaluation team, 100 affected employees, and plant management agreed that the absence of respiratory illness and worker complaints was due to a new factory humidification system which was not installed at the time of the previous evaluation. Environmental sampling failed to demonstrate any detectable exposures to anti-mildew agents, while medical evaluation, including lung function studies, medical histories, and physical examinations, indicated no apparent health hazards during this evaluation.
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(1977) Airtex Products, Fairfield, Illinois. (Click to open report) A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on March 2-3, 1977, at the Airtex Products plant, in Fairfield, Illinois, a facility engaged in the manufacture of automobile replacement parts (SIC-3714). The survey was prompted by a request from an authorized representative of the about 200 affected employees regarding exposure to solvents. Environmental air samples, employee interviews, evaluation of ventilation systems and available toxicity information lead to the conclusion t... (Click to show more)A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on March 2-3, 1977, at the Airtex Products plant, in Fairfield, Illinois, a facility engaged in the manufacture of automobile replacement parts (SIC-3714). The survey was prompted by a request from an authorized representative of the about 200 affected employees regarding exposure to solvents. Environmental air samples, employee interviews, evaluation of ventilation systems and available toxicity information lead to the conclusion that exposures to monochlorobenzene (108907), isopropyl-alcohol (67630), methyl- ethyl-ketone (78933), toluene (108883), trichloroethylene (79016), sodium-hydroxide (1310732), phosgene (75445), zinc-oxide, cadmium (7440439), fluorides, hydrochloric-acid (7647010), and oil mist did not pose a health hazard at the concentrations measured at the time of evaluation. It is felt that the cause of the problems (such as nausea, dizziness, headaches, breathing difficulties, nose bleeds, etc.) at Airtex is a multifactorial one and involves an inefficient ventilation system which combines with the employees lack of information regarding the materials they use to cause fear and anxiety, and subsequent appearance of the types of problems reported.
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(1977) American Smelting and Refining Company, Denver, Colorado. (Click to open report) Environmental and medical surveys were conducted on December 6 to 9, 1976, and March 28 to 30, 1977, to evaluate potential hazards associated with exposure to cadmium (7440439), lead (7439921), and zinc (7440666), during the operation of a secondary smelter at the Globe facility of the American Smelting and Refining Company (SIC- 3325) in Denver Colorado. The evaluation was requested by a representative of the United Steel Workers Union on behalf of the 70 affected employees. Blood lead concentr... (Click to show more)Environmental and medical surveys were conducted on December 6 to 9, 1976, and March 28 to 30, 1977, to evaluate potential hazards associated with exposure to cadmium (7440439), lead (7439921), and zinc (7440666), during the operation of a secondary smelter at the Globe facility of the American Smelting and Refining Company (SIC- 3325) in Denver Colorado. The evaluation was requested by a representative of the United Steel Workers Union on behalf of the 70 affected employees. Blood lead concentrations ranged from 18 to 65 micrograms per 100 milliliters (ml), exceeding the harmful concentration of 60 micrograms per 100ml. Elevated blood lead concentrations corresponded with an elevated free erythrocytic protoporphyrin concentration. Blood cadmium concentrations ranged from 1.1 to 5.9 micrograms per 100ml, exceeding the nonexposed concentration of 1 microgram per 100ml. Urine cadmium concentrations ranged from nondetectable to 80 micrograms per gram creatinine, exceeding the 15 micrograms per gram creatinine normal concentration. Environmental cadmium concentrations ranged from 0.01 to 1.91 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3) exceeding the OSHA standard of 0.1mg/m3. All zinc concentrations were below recommended standards. Environmental lead concentrations ranged from nondetectable to 1.95mg/m3, exceeding the OSHA standard of exposed to lead and cadmium did exist at the time of the evaluation. They recommend that preemployment and periodic physical examinations be performed, that workers with evidence of high cadmium exposure be studied closely for health effects, that primary emphasis be placed on reducing cadmium exposures, that blood lead concentrations in workers be monitored, that the respirator program be enforced, and that smoking and eating be prohibited in all work areas.
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(1977) ASARCO, East Helena, Montana. (Click for full summary) A Hazard Evaluation and Technical Assistance investigation was performed by NIOSH on February 1-4, 1977, at ASARCO, East Helena, Montana, a facility engaged in lead smelting (SIC-3341). The survey was prompted by a request from the Regional OSHA Director in reference to exposure to excessive amounts of inorganic lead (7439921) of the approximately 250 employees. Medical interviews and physical examination of a sample of 31 employees lead to the conclusion that a hazard potentially existed as the... (Click to show more)A Hazard Evaluation and Technical Assistance investigation was performed by NIOSH on February 1-4, 1977, at ASARCO, East Helena, Montana, a facility engaged in lead smelting (SIC-3341). The survey was prompted by a request from the Regional OSHA Director in reference to exposure to excessive amounts of inorganic lead (7439921) of the approximately 250 employees. Medical interviews and physical examination of a sample of 31 employees lead to the conclusion that a hazard potentially existed as the time of survey. Several workers had blood lead values exceeding 60 micrograms per deciliter. In addition about 50 percent of the workers had free erythrocyte protoporphyrin (553128) levels higher than expected from their corresponding blood lead levels. Since the presence of protoporphyrin is more a measure of past rather than current exposure, this finding suggests that blood levels in the recent past (about 4 months) were substantially higher than those recorded during the survey. A mandatory respiratory program started about 3 months prior to the NIOSH study could account for the differences. Recommendations for improving environmental, working and sanitary conditions are outlined.
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(1977) Borden Chemical Company, Columbus Coated Fabric Division, Columbus, Ohio. (Click to open report) A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on April 6-8, 1977, at the Columbus Coated Fabric Division of the Borden Chemical Company, in Columbus, Ohio, a facility engaged in the manufacture of vinyl coated cloth (SIC-2295) used for wall coverings, and in the automobile industry, for making seat covers. The survey was prompted by a request received from an authorized employee representative regarding possible exposure of workers to neurotoxins. Environmental sampling, medica... (Click to show more)A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on April 6-8, 1977, at the Columbus Coated Fabric Division of the Borden Chemical Company, in Columbus, Ohio, a facility engaged in the manufacture of vinyl coated cloth (SIC-2295) used for wall coverings, and in the automobile industry, for making seat covers. The survey was prompted by a request received from an authorized employee representative regarding possible exposure of workers to neurotoxins. Environmental sampling, medical evaluation by interviews of 57 of the 63 affected employees, observations of work practices, and evaluation of ventilation controls lead to the conclusion that exposures of employees to methyl-butyl-ketone (591786), methyl-ethyl-ketone (78933), and methyl-isobutyl-ketone (108101) were not toxic under the conditions prevailing at the time of the survey. Recommendations are offered to help insure a continuing safe and healthful work environment.
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(1977) Chloride Incorporated, Tampa, Florida. (Click for full summary) Company lead (7439921) exposure data were analyzed at Chloride, Incorporated (SIC-2899) in Tampa, Florida, on March 2, 1977. The data were sought by NIOSH to aid in testimony at the lead hearings conducted by OSHA. The data supplied to NIOSH covered the period from February 1976, through December, 1976. Blood lead concentrations in male workers ranged from 27 to 65.7 micrograms per 100 milliliters of whole blood. Blood lead concentrations in female workers ranged from 12 to 50.4 micrograms per 1... (Click to show more)Company lead (7439921) exposure data were analyzed at Chloride, Incorporated (SIC-2899) in Tampa, Florida, on March 2, 1977. The data were sought by NIOSH to aid in testimony at the lead hearings conducted by OSHA. The data supplied to NIOSH covered the period from February 1976, through December, 1976. Blood lead concentrations in male workers ranged from 27 to 65.7 micrograms per 100 milliliters of whole blood. Blood lead concentrations in female workers ranged from 12 to 50.4 micrograms per 100 milliliter of whole blood. NIOSH recommends that blood lead concentrations should not exceed 60 micrograms per 100 milliliters of whole blood. Average air samples of lead ranged from 0.042 to 0.238 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/CuM). OSHA has proposed a standard of 0.1mg/CuM for air lead concentrations. The authors conclude that newly hired workers had initial blood lead values similar to persons without lead exposure, and that women do achieve the same blood lead concentrations as men, given comparable exposure.
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(1977) Dearborn Specialty Foundry, Ford Motor Company Dearborn, Michigan. (Click to open report) A Hazard Evaluation and Technical Assistance survey was conducted by NIOSH on July 15, 1977, at the Ford Motor Company (SIC-3711), Dearborn Specialty Foundry, North Crankshaft Line, in Dearborn, Michigan. The survey was prompted by a request from the OSHA Detroit Area Office, following the death on July 7, 1977, of a 21 year old crankshaft employee, reportedly of heat stroke. Environmental temperature measurements and physiological studies of other workers employed in the same operation lead to ... (Click to show more)A Hazard Evaluation and Technical Assistance survey was conducted by NIOSH on July 15, 1977, at the Ford Motor Company (SIC-3711), Dearborn Specialty Foundry, North Crankshaft Line, in Dearborn, Michigan. The survey was prompted by a request from the OSHA Detroit Area Office, following the death on July 7, 1977, of a 21 year old crankshaft employee, reportedly of heat stroke. Environmental temperature measurements and physiological studies of other workers employed in the same operation lead to the conclusion that a severe thermal insult to some employees exists on at least certain days. The results indicate that the prevailing heat stress conditions were a contributing factor to the employee's death by heat stroke.
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(1977) Eagle Picher Industries, Inc., Joplin, Missouri. (Click to open report) Results are presented of outpatient diagnostic studies performed by a board-certified nephrologist in 19 of 53 affected workers in whom an earlier NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluation, No. 76-036-0339, of lead (7439921) exposure at the Eagle Picher Industries, Lead Chemicals Plant (SIC-2819) in Joplin, Missouri established the presence of high blood urea nitrogen levels. Physical examinations were generally within normal limits, but the results of kidney function tests, blood lead levels, erythrocyte ... (Click to show more)Results are presented of outpatient diagnostic studies performed by a board-certified nephrologist in 19 of 53 affected workers in whom an earlier NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluation, No. 76-036-0339, of lead (7439921) exposure at the Eagle Picher Industries, Lead Chemicals Plant (SIC-2819) in Joplin, Missouri established the presence of high blood urea nitrogen levels. Physical examinations were generally within normal limits, but the results of kidney function tests, blood lead levels, erythrocyte protoporphyrin, urinary delta- aminolevulinic-acid (106605) levels, the presence of anemia and high urinary beta-2-microglobulin levels in 7 of the workers tested demonstrated a significantly increased prevalence of moderately severe kidney disease in employees at the Eagle Picher plant in Joplin, Missouri. All workers had a history of heavy lead exposure for 5-30 years. A positive relationship was established between the degree of renal dysfunction and duration of lead exposure. Periodic screening of other lead exposed workers is indicated to detect early lead related renal disease, which could best be accomplished by measuring creatinine clearance and urinary concentrating ability every six months.
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