Health-hazard evaluation report HETA 86-469-2189, James River Corporation, Newnan, Georgia

Technical Report · Sun Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1992

OSTI ID:7084466

Sinks, T

In response to a request from OSHA, a possible cancer cluster was investigated at the James River Corporation (SIC-2657), Newnan, Georgia. The paperboard packaging facility had been in operation for over 30 years. A retrospective cohort mortality study of 2050 workers employed at the facility between 1957 and 1988 was conducted. As of the study date, 141 workers were deceased, 1705 were alive, and 204 had been lost to follow-up. Overall mortality was similar to that expected as was mortality from diseases of the heart, accidents, and violence. The Standardized Mortality Ratios for all cancers was less than expected. Three workers with bladder cancer and six with kidney cancer were identified. No increased risk of bladder cancer was determined. The risk of kidney cancer was increased. The excess risk was associated with overall duration of employment but was not limited to any single department or work process. The author concludes that workers at the facility had an increased rate of kidney cancer. The author recommends measures to reduce exposures to inks containing pigments made from aromatic amines. Personal protective equipment should not be considered a substitute for adequate engineering controls. Follow-up on the cohort should continue.

• Research Organization: National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH (United States)
• OSTI ID: 7084466
• Report Number(s): PB-92-193929/XAB; HETA--86-469-2189
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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