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Year Published and Title
(1975) Beltx Corporation, Antonia, Missouri. (Click to open report)
Lint and other dust, generated during sewing and similar operations utilizing nylon (32131172) stretch knit or lace, nylon non-run, and acetate non-run tricot textile fabrics are cited as not toxic at concentrations measured in the panty department. Lint or other nuisance dust may occasionally aggravate certain pre-existing medical conditions such as sinusitis or atopic dermatitis, and contribute to the discomfort of these conditions.
(1975) Container Corporation of America, Piqua, Ohio. (Click to open report)
Environmental and medical evaluation of methyl-methacrylate (80626) exposure during mixing of liquid resin and when machining hardened resin reveals that present levels are not toxic. Evidence of past toxic exposure is evidenced by dermatitis and facial swelling. Recommendation is made for providing makeup air when the laboratory hood fan is operating.
(1975) Converse Rubber Company, Malden, Massachusetts. (Click to open report)
Environmental surveys and employee interviews conducted at the Converse Rubber Company (SIC-3021) indicate that compounders in the doubling room are exposed to excessive concentrations of airborne particulates and that brief periodic exposures to higher concentrations of zinc (7440666) stearate may produce irritation of the upper respiratory tract. Ammonia (7664417) concentrations measured are also determined to be capable of producing sensory irritation.
(1975) Converters Ink Company, Inc. Linden, New Jersey. (Click to open report)
Health hazard evaluation in an ink company based on environmental measurements in the workplace and medical interviews with employees shows that vapors of ethyl acetate, isopropyl acetate, ethanol, n- propyl acetate, n-propyl alcohol, n-heptane, isopropanol, toluene and lead, chromium, titanium dioxide and inert dust are not highly toxic to workmen, but that in the concentrations used, most of the chemicals cause minor symptoms. Measures to control exposure include relocation of the solvent pump... (Click to show more)
(1975) Diamond International Corporation, Dixfield, Maine. (Click to open report)
Environmental and medical analysis of a plant manufacturing wood products and cotton swabs indicates that no health hazard exists from lint and nuisance particulate in the cotton swab department. All samples collected are found to be well below nuisance dust standards.
(1975) Dunlop Tire and Rubber Company, Huntsville, Alabama. (Click to open report)
Environmental and medical evaluations of a plant manufacturing automotive tires reveal levels of zinc-oxide (1314132), manganese (7439965), and copper (7440508) are non-toxic; however, a high concentration of particulate dusts of unknown toxicity is determined to present a potential hazard. Recommendations are presented for control of particulate dust and for the prevention of possible contact dermatitis.
(1975) Electro-Motive Division, Plant 1, General Motors Corporation, La Grange, Illinois. (Click to open report)
Evaluation of a diesel locomotive fabrication plant (SIC-3519) reveals that odors generated by bacterial breakdown of soluble oil used as a coolant are not toxic but may cause nausea. A potentially hazardous situation exists from the inhalation of dust from a polyester resin during removal of the dust by compressed air. Recommendations include eliminating the procedure for compressed air removal of dust.
(1975) GAF Corporation Equipment Manufacturing Plant, Vestal, New York. (Click to open report)
Based upon environmental air samples, employee interviews, evaluation of work procedures, ventilation system and available toxicity information, at a manufacturing plant engaged in the fabrication of duplicating equipment (SIC-3579), the following conclusions were drawn: the cleaning tank worker is exposed to toxic concentrations of methylene-chloride (75092); the methyl-ethyl- ketone (78933) parts cleaning operation in the spray paint room poses a potential health hazard; the automatic producti... (Click to show more)
(1975) Gorsuch Foundry Company Incorporated No., Jeffersonville, Indiana. (Click to open report)
Environmental and medical evaluations of the aluminum, brass, and bronze shops of a foundry indicate a potential health hazard from exposure to silica (7631869). Recommendations presented for the control of silica exposure include improved ventilation, improved sand handling procedures, and a medical monitoring program.
(1975) Hartman Electric Manufacturing Company, Mansfield, Ohio. (Click to open report)
Health hazard determination in an electric company shows that a high percentage of employees in three departments of a company suffer from itching and dermatitis due to exposure mainly to fibrous glass, and also to lubricants and cutting fluids. Recommendations include the use of protective clothing, personal hygiene, and periodic skin examination.
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