Health hazard evaluation report HETA 92-0230-2471, USS/USX Gary Works, No. 2 Q-BOP Shop, Gry, Indiana

Technical Report · Tue Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1994

OSTI ID:48187

Kawamoto, M M; Kelly, J E

In response to a confidential employee request, an investigation was begun into possible hazardous working conditions at the quick basic oxygen process (Q-BOP) shop at USS/USX Gary Works (SIC-3312), Gary, Indiana. The company was an integrated steel manufacturer where three major steel making processes were performed. Air contaminants, noise, heat stress, and ergonomic problems had been reported. Exposures to metals and sulfur-dioxide (7446095) were monitored. Confidential interviews were conducted with workers. The authors conclude that Q-BOP shop workers were potentially exposed to airborne irritants, noise, heat, and ergonomic risk factors. The authors recommend that measures be taken to reduce exposures, and to improve the health and safety of the workers.

• Research Organization: National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH (United States)
• OSTI ID: 48187
• Report Number(s): PB--95-189650/XAB; HETA--92-0230-2471
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
AIR POLLUTION
RISK ASSESSMENT
SULFUR DIOXIDE