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Health hazard evaluation report No. HHE-71-037, Hanna Coal Company, Cadiz, Ohio. Survey report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6280274
A survey was conducted to determine worker exposures to asbestos (1332214) dust at the Hanna Coal Company (SIC-1211) in Cadiz, Ohio, on November 22 and 23, 1971. The survey was requested by the director of the United Mine Workers Department of Occupational Health. Personal samples were taken in the breathing zones of eight welders, and 14 environmental samples were taken to determine exposures to asbestos dust evolved from asbestos cloth and as insulation in the welding process. Analysis of welding fumes showed atmospheric concentrations of contaminants were below threshold limit values in all cases. The author recommends a portable welding exhaust arrangement to remove fumes from the breathing zone of workers.
Research Organization:
National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH (USA). Div. of Technical Services
OSTI ID:
6280274
Report Number(s):
PB-84-241488; HHE-71-037
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English