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Health Hazard Evaluation Report: HETA 96–0071–2584: Lockheed Martin Energy Systems, Inc., U.S. Department of Energy Oak Ridge K–25 Site, Oak Ridge, Tennessee
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1996/07/01
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Description:In response to a request from Lockheed Martin Energy Systems, Inc. employees who work at the US Department of Energy Oak Ridge K-25 Site (SIC-9611), Oak Ridge, Tennessee, an investigation was begun into possible exposure to cyanides. The site employed about 4,000 persons. Employees at the K-25 site reported headaches, fatigue, depression, muscle aches, sleeplessness, and muscle tremors. Twenty-two employees were interviewed. Air samples were collected and analyzed for cyanides. The results indicated that the employees are not occupationally exposed to hydrogen-cyanide (74908), to cyanide salts or to a wide variety of other compounds that contain the cyanide ion. The authors conclude that no relationship was found between the health problems reported by the workers and any chronic, occupational cyanide intoxication. The authors recommend that risk communication efforts be improved, that Lockheed procedures to investigate this issue be evaluated and that possible nonoccupational sources for cyanide exposure be considered.
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Pages in Document:20 pdf pages
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Contributor:Blythe, Ellen E.;Barsan, Michael E.;Hanley, Kevin W.;Hurrell, Joseph P.;
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NIOSHTIC Number:nn:00234318
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NTIS Accession Number:PB97-136931
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Citation:Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, HETA 96-0071-2584, 1996 Jul;:1-20;
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Federal Fiscal Year:1996
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