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Health hazard evaluation report: HETA-90-232-2138, Schulte Corporation, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Authors
Venable HL; Kawamoto MM
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 90-232-2138, 1991 Sep; :1-21
Link
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/hhe/reports/pdfs/1990-0232-2138.pdf
NIOSHTIC No.
00202707
Abstract
In response to a confidential request from employees of the Schulte Corporation (SIC-3496), Cincinnati, Ohio, an evaluation was undertaken of complaints of chest tightness, itching, metallic taste in the mouth, and discharge of black dust from the noses of workers in the machine shop of the facility. The facility was involved in the manufacturing and shipping of epoxy coated steel wire shelving. Total dust samples taken in the breathing zone of the workers ranged from 0.49 to 4.78mg/m3, well below the permissible limits. Respirable dust samples ranged from 0.05 to 0.43mg/m3. Exposures to nitrogen oxides were well below acceptable limits. Aldehydes were not detected in samples evaluating exposure to two resistance welders. The NIOSH ceiling level of 0.1 part per million for ozone (10028156) was exceeded near welders. Six workers interviewed reported symptoms including black nasal discharge, headaches, sore throat, cough, hoarseness of voice, metallic taste and chest tightness. There was a potential ergonomic problem due to repetitive wrist motion. The authors conclude that a potential hazard from ozone exposure existed. The authors recommend measures to reduce exposures and development of a program for the prevention of cumulative trauma.
Keywords
NIOSH-Author; NIOSH-Health-Hazard-Evaluation; NIOSH-Technical-Assistance-Report; HETA-90-232-2138; Hazard-Confirmed; Repetitive-work; Toxic-gases; Region-5; Respiratory-system-disorders; Metal-dusts; Author Keywords: Miscellaneous Fabricated Wire Products; metal dust; iron oxide; respiratory irritation; itchy skin; metallic taste; nitric oxide; nitrogen dioxide; ozone; aldehydes; welding
CAS No.
10028-15-6
Publication Date
19910901
Document Type
Field Studies; Hazard Evaluation and Technical Assistance
Fiscal Year
1991
NTIS Accession No.
PB92-133263
NTIS Price
A03
Identifying No.
HETA-90-232-2138
NIOSH Division
DSHEFS
SIC Code
3496
Source Name
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
State
OH
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