Health Hazard Evaluation Determination Report No. 75-130-494, Westvaco Corporation, Carbon Plant, Chemical Division, Covington, Virginia

摘要

NIOSH conducted a health hazard evaluation at Westvaco Corp., Carbon Plant, Chemical Division, on November 18-19, 1975, and May 4-6, 1976. The purpose of the evaluation was to determine whether exposures to carbon dust and carbon impregnated with phosphoric acid was posing a health hazard to the employees. The evaluation on November 18-19, 1975, consisted of an environmental evaluation, medical interviews and limited chest examinations. The evaluation on May 4-6, 1976, included environmental evaluations, medical interviews, and comprehensive medical examinations.