Health hazard evaluation report: HETA-81-450-1378, Inland Steel Company, East Chicago, Indiana.
Authors
Almaguer D; Orris P
Source
Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, HETA 81-450-1378, 1983 Oct; :1-12
Environmental and breathing zone samples were analyzed for formaldehyde (50000), phenol (108952), and crystalline silica (14808607) at Inland Steel Company (SIC-3312), East Chicago, Indiana in July, 1982. The evaluation was requested in response to employee complaints of dry nose and mouth, and eye irritations associated with the use of a clay like substance during the coating and curing of continuous casting troughs of the blast furnace. The concentrations of formaldehyde and phenol were below relevant federal standards. Samples collected for crystalline silica showed no detectable amounts of quartz or cristobalite. The authors conclude that a health hazard does not exist at the facility due to exposure to airborne formaldehyde, phenol, or crystalline silica. It is recommended that empty sacks of clay be properly disposed of and not be placed in troughs for burning; continuous casting troughs should be allowed to cool prior to stripping and coating; and eating, drinking, and smoking should be prohibited in the work area and allowed only in designated areas.
Keywords
NIOSH-Author; NIOSH-Health-Hazard-Evaluation; NIOSH-Technical-Assistance-Report; Hazards-Unconfirmed; Metal-industry; Region-5; Nasal-disorders; Eye-irritants; Dust-exposure; Silica-dusts; HETA-81-450-1378;
Author Keywords: Blast Furnace, Including Coke Ovens, Steel Works, and Rolling Mills; Continuous Casting; Formaldehyde; Phenol; Silica
CAS No.
50-00-0; 108-95-2; 14808-60-7
Publication Date
19831001
Document Type
Field Studies; Hazard Evaluation and Technical Assistance
Fiscal Year
1984
NTIS Accession No.
PB85-178747
NTIS Price
A03
Identifying No.
HETA-81-450-1378
NIOSH Division
DSHEFS
SIC Code
3312
Source Name
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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