Health Hazard Evaluation Determination, Report number 76-24-350, Dana Corporation, Tipton, Indiana
Kominsky, JR
| HERO ID | 699565 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1976 |
| Title | Health Hazard Evaluation Determination, Report number 76-24-350, Dana Corporation, Tipton, Indiana |
| Authors | Kominsky, JR |
| Publisher Text | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health |
| City | Cincinnati, OH |
| Abstract | A health hazard evaluation of employee exposure to chlorinated solvent vapors generated at 3 degreaser operations was conducted by NIOSH on March 16-18, 1976, at the Dana Corporation, in Tipton, Indiana, based on the determination of airborne exposure levels of trichloroethylene and 1,1,1-trichloroethane and on medical data yielded by health questionnaires. The facility is engaged in the production of compressor rings, valve guides and seals, etc. The results show that the open-detrex and manpro degreaser operators are exposed to solvent levels of trichloroethylene exceeding the ceiling values. The exposure of the valve-guide operator to 1,1,1-trichloroethane was found to be nontoxic. Limited air monitoring of the solvents at the work areas around the respective degreasing operations failed to reveal the presence of toxic concentrations, although complaints of occasional nausea indicate possible toxic exposure of the workers to trichloroethylene. Recommendations are made for control of employee exposure to trichloroethylene. |
| Report Number | NIOSH-TR-HHE-76-24-350 |
| Ntis Number | PB-273716 |
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| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Is Qa | No |