Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 78-004-1511, Shell Chemical Company, Axis, Alabama

摘要

In response to a request from employees at the Shell Chemical Company (SIC-2879), Axis, Alabama, an investigation was begun into exposures possible health hazards at that site in 1977. Dibromochloropropane (96128) (DBCP) had been produced from April 1976 to July 1977. About 120 persons worked in areas where potential exposures to pesticides existed. At the time of the study, three pesticides were being manufactured: vapona (62737), dibrom (300765), and aldicarb (116063). Breathing zone air samples and wipe samples were collected for the three chemicals. The authors conclude that the level of pesticide exposure measure at the site was very low, and a health hazard did not exist. Some workers who were exposed to DBCP at the facility prior to July 1977 may have experienced adverse spermatogenic effects.