Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 96-0098-2591, BTR Antivibration Systems,Inc., Logansport, Indiana

摘要

In response to a request from management, an investigation was begun into arecent increase in the number of workers with skin conditions at BTR Antivibration Systems, Inc. (SIC-3061), Logansport, Indiana. The facility produced automotive vibration control products using rubber stock and metal parts. Nearly 5,000 individuals were employed in the facility on three shifts. Department 634 included the molding process, metal preparation processes, paint dip tanks, elastomer adhesive spray processes, grinding and buffing operations, assembly and packaging of the products. Twenty one employees described dermatologic symptoms which they felt were work related. Seventeen of these 21 had sought help from a physician and the final diagnoses included nonspecific dermatitis in three, and one case each of irritant contact dermatitis, nummular dermatitis, irritant or allergic contact dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema, lichen simplex chronicus, urticaria, blister, rosacea, alopecia areata, furuncles, urticarial vasculitis, nummular psoriasis, and psoriasis.