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Health Hazard Evaluation Report: HETA-87-392-2099: Loral Systems Group; Akron, Ohio
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1991/02/01
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Description:In response to a request from the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW), an evaluation was undertaken of possible health hazards at the Loral Systems Group (SIC-3728) located in Akron, Ohio. Concern was voiced about possible asbestos (1332214) exposure. The company produces wheels and brakes for civilian and military aircraft and currently employs about 1560 persons at the Akron facility. At the time of the study there were about 2300 living retirees. The precise number who had worked in one of the four areas of particular interest was unknown. Of the 166 persons found eligible for inclusion in this health hazard evaluation (15 or more years of potential asbestos exposure in at least one of the four identified programs and still residing in Ohio), 129 participated in a medical evaluation consisting of a chest x-ray, pulmonary function test, and completion of a questionnaire to detail medical and prior work histories. Abnormal pulmonary function results were noted in 39 of these individuals of whom 30 demonstrated an obstructive pattern, three a restrictive pattern, and six both an obstructive and restrictive component. Nonsmoking participants were more likely to report chronic cough, chronic phlegm, and chronic bronchitis than comparisons.
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Pages in Document:18 pdf pages
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Contributor:Hammel, Richard; Hartle, Lynette; McKinzie, Patty; Boyd, Jim; Collins, Jim
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NIOSHTIC Number:00199124
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NTIS Accession Number:PB91-212423
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Citation:Cincinnati, Ohio: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, HETA 87-392-2099, 1991 Feb; :1-20
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Federal Fiscal Year:1991
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