Health-hazard evaluation determination report No. 77-31-432, Inland Steel Corporation, East Chicago, Indiana

Technical Report · Sat Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1977

OSTI ID:6213653

Price, J H

A health-hazard evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on January 17-20 and May 25-26, 1977, in the Pickling and Chipping Dock of the Inland Steel Corporation, East Chicago, Indiana, a facility involved in removal of defects from steel billets and blooms before being processed in a rolling mill. The survey regarded exposures to crystalline silica, lead, sulfuric acid and contaminants released from abrasive grinding operations. Environmental sampling revealed excessive lead exposure when lead-containing steel was cut with an oxyacetylene torch. The airborne concentrations of all other contaminants were not potentially toxic. Review of medical questionnaires revealed previous symptomatic conditions (respiratory irritation, eye irritation, dermatitis and dental anomalies) compatible with exposure to sulfuric acid. Recommendations are made for maintaining a safe and healthful work environment.

• Research Organization: National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6213653
• Report Number(s): PB-89-161673/XAB; HHE-77-031-432
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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