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Health Hazard Evaluation Report: HETA-83-107-1574: Dana Corporation; Fort Wayne, Indiana
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1985/04/01
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Description:Environmental and breathing zone samples of cutting fluids and oils were analyzed at Dana Corporation (SIC-3714), Fort Wayne, Indiana in May 1983. The survey was requested by a company representative to evaluate the cause of dermatitis among machine tool operators. A cutting fluid used at the facility was thought to be the cause of the dermatitis. Medical questionnaires were administered to 95 workers. Company dispensary records were reviewed. N- nitrosodimethylamine (62759) and triethanolamine (102716) were detected in new and used cutting fluid samples. Nickel (7440020), chromium (7440473), and zinc (7440666) were detected in a sample of used cutting oil residue. Chloromethyl-phenol (40053983) was found in two cutting fluid mix samples. All concentrations were below the OSHA standard of 5 milligrams per cubic meter for oil mists. Thirty-eight workers reported skin problems, mostly cases of irritant or allergic dermatitis. Eight workers with skin problems reported exposures to chlorothene (71556). The authors conclude that a health hazard exists at the facility. The skin problems appear to be related to exposure to cutting fluids and solvents in general, rather than a specific agent. Recommendations include using protective clothing, using waterless hand cleaners instead of solvents, and avoiding contact with chlorothene.
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Pages in Document:27 pdf pages
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Contributor:Lian, Z. H.;Grote, A.;Millson, M;Foley, D.;Kidd, Connie;
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NIOSHTIC Number:00153400
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NTIS Accession Number:PB86-133725
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Citation:Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, HETA 83-107-1574, 1985 Apr; :1-30
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Federal Fiscal Year:1985
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