Health hazard evaluation report heta 94-0309-2514, Homecrest Industries Incorporated, Wadena, Minnesota
In response to a request from Teamsters Union Local 346, an investigation was begun into exposures at Homecrest Industries Inc. (SIC-2514), Wadena, Minnesota. The request centered on the Soft Goods Departments where employees cut and sewed fabrics and polyvinyl chloride coated (PVC) polyester yarn backing to make cushions and coverings for casual/outdoor furniture. Employees had reported respiratory problems, eye irritation, nose irritation, headaches, skin irritation, and rashes. Personal breathing zone and area air samples were collected from aldehydes. The health complaints of the workers were consistent with emissions coming from the fabrics. Although the concentrations of these contaminants were well below occupational exposure limits, the authors suggest that the irrative symptoms of the workers were related to exposures, as people vary widely in their subjective responses and health complaints.
- Research Organization:
- National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 166938
- Report Number(s):
- PB--96-115480/XAB; HETA--94-0309-2514
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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