Health Hazard Evaluation Report No. HETA 82-110, 172-1288, Kalamazoo Stamping and Die Company, Kalamazoo, Michigan

摘要

To evaluate exposures to petroleum oils, welding fumes, and airborne dust in the production areas, in March, May, and July 1982, personal breathing-zone and area air samples were collected for measurement of exposures to oil mist, welding fumes, total particulate, and trichloroethylene (TCE). Confidential medical questionnaires were administered to the employees in both plants. Through infrequent operation of the process (< once per month) and the use of engineering controls and personal protective equipment, efforts are made to limit TCE exposure as much as possible. (NIOSH recommendation - lowest level feasible; OSHA TWA 100 ppm). No major health problems were reported during the employee interviews; however, occasional mucous membrane and skin irritation were reported by some employees.