NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluation Report: HETA No. 2003-0114-2924, Felker Brothers Corporation, Marshfield, Wisconsin

摘要

On December 23, 2002, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a request from the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers regarding worker exposures to chromium and nickel compounds during the manufacture of high-quality, corrosive-resistant stainless steel products and fabricated piping systems at the two Felker Brothers Corporation facilities in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Union officials also expressed concerns about potential carcinogenic effects of these exposures. On February 5, 2003, NIOSH investigators made an initial site visit to gather information on stainless steel cutting, welding, grinding, and pickling processes. An in-depth industrial hygiene evaluation was conducted during May 28-29, 2003. In addition, a NIOSH physician conducted private medical interviews with 23 employees.