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Walk-Through Survey of the Moyer Chemical Company, San Jose, California, June 6, 1977,

PB88249776

Publication Date	1977
Personal Author	Brown, J.
Page Count	4
Abstract	A walk-through survey was conducted at Moyer Chemical Company, San Jose, California on June 6, 1977. The purpose of the survey was to observe the formulation process and note possible sources of exposure. Preemployment physical examinations and monthly cholinesterase tests were provided by the company. No other medical services were provided. Liquid and solid pesticides were formulated at the factory. The liquid mixing operation was done outside, without shelter or mechanical ventilation. The mixing was conducted in open tanks by hand and with electric stirrers. None of the workers were wearing respirators, gloves, or protective equipment. Solid pesticides were mixed indoors. Some mixing equipment had duct work installed for ventilation. Solid pesticides bagging was in process at the time of the survey. Baggers were wearing disposable respirators, and a fan was positioned to blow dust away from the employees. Members of the survey team experienced severe eye irritation and breathing difficulties. Several containers of diacetone-alcohol, zinc-sulfate, and limewater were noted, but no information about the raw material used at the factory was obtained. The factory was carrying out a mandatory cleanup operation under the guidance of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Keywords	Environmental surveys Industrial medicine Exposure Toxicity Inspection Hazardous materials Pesticides Industrial hygiene Mixing Chemical industry Toxic substances Occupational safety and health Region-9
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 57Y - Toxicology 94D - Job Environment 68G - Environmental Health & Safety 68E - Pesticides Pollution & Control
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198824

Walk-Through Survey of the Moyer Chemical Company, San Jose, California, June 6, 1977,

Walk-Through Survey of the Moyer Chemical Company, San Jose, California, June 6, 1977,
PB88249776

Publication Date	1977
Personal Author	Brown, J.
Page Count	4
Abstract	A walk-through survey was conducted at Moyer Chemical Company, San Jose, California on June 6, 1977. The purpose of the survey was to observe the formulation process and note possible sources of exposure. Preemployment physical examinations and monthly cholinesterase tests were provided by the company. No other medical services were provided. Liquid and solid pesticides were formulated at the factory. The liquid mixing operation was done outside, without shelter or mechanical ventilation. The mixing was conducted in open tanks by hand and with electric stirrers. None of the workers were wearing respirators, gloves, or protective equipment. Solid pesticides were mixed indoors. Some mixing equipment had duct work installed for ventilation. Solid pesticides bagging was in process at the time of the survey. Baggers were wearing disposable respirators, and a fan was positioned to blow dust away from the employees. Members of the survey team experienced severe eye irritation and breathing difficulties. Several containers of diacetone-alcohol, zinc-sulfate, and limewater were noted, but no information about the raw material used at the factory was obtained. The factory was carrying out a mandatory cleanup operation under the guidance of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Keywords	Environmental surveys Industrial medicine Exposure Toxicity Inspection Hazardous materials Pesticides Industrial hygiene Mixing Chemical industry Toxic substances Occupational safety and health Region-9
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 57Y - Toxicology 94D - Job Environment 68G - Environmental Health & Safety 68E - Pesticides Pollution & Control
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198824