Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 80-004-1436, Ford Motor Company, Sterling Heights, Michigan

摘要

As a result of a report of a cluster of ten deaths due to lung, stomach and bone cancer by a former employee of the Fort Motor Company at the rear axis assembly facility (SIC-37140) Sterling Heights, Michigan, an investigation was begun into possible hazardous working conditions at this site. Exposure to cutting fluid mists possibly containing nitrosamines, metal dusts, and metal fumes were of concern. An industrial hygiene walk through survey was conducted. The study revealed no statistically significant excess for any cancer site nor for any other disease. The authors conclude that it was not possible to substantiate the reported excess of cancer in workers at this facility. However, the authors note that the study was limited in its ability to examine specific exposures, as no records of detailed job histories on individual workers existed.