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A. K. McMillan J. F. Odom Bnployee Medical Examinations PVC Survey 17 June 1974 Jones We had 201 employees who were given the following tests: SMfc-12 Liver Profile (lab/blood work) Chest X-Rays Hand X-Rays (Related to Acroosteolysls - AOL) Of the 201 employees examined, our results were as follows: A) 187 employees had negative results on all PVC related tests. B) 6 employees had one abnormal liver function test out of the 12 Included la the Liver Profile. It had been predetermined by Or. Kotin and Dr. Beidleman that any employee having one abnormal function test would be given a second liver profile (lab/blood work). An abnormal test result meant simply that the individuals test result differed from the norm established for a large geo up of people. Zt does not necessarily mean the individual haa a problem. Following ia a sunmary of the status of these 6 employees. 1) Operator in PVC Plsnt. Second liver profile tests showed all tests within normal limits 2) - Sr. Mechanic in Maintenance Dept. Second liver profile tests showed ell tests within normal limits. 3) mi - Maintenance Foreman in Maintenance Dept. Secon^liver profile tests showed all tests within normal limits. AP00034908 A, K. McMillan -2 17 June 1974 )4 - Sr. Mechanic In Maintenance Sept. Second liver profile testa showed all tests within normal limits. 5) - Laborer working in PVC through Carroll Construction Company. The original abnormal test continued to show an abnormal level although a lower percent was recorded. He will be retested in 6 months or approximately October 1974. 6) Operator in Nitric Acid plant with previous PVC experience. On the first liver profile, he had one abnormal test. On the second liver profile, the one test was normal but he had two other abnormal results. He will be retested in 6 months or approxi mately October 1974. C) 7 employees had more than one abnormal liver function test out of the tests Included in the liver-profile. It had been predetermined by Dr. Kotin and Dr. Beldleman that anyone with more than two abnormalities would be given a second liver profile (lab/blood work) and a liver scan if necessary. Six of the 7 were given liver scans. Following is a summary of the status of these 7 employees: 1) Operator in PVC. First liver profile showed more than one abnormal test and the hand x-rays indicated that the employee had Acroosteolysls (AOL). Because of che AOL, he was immediately removed from the PVC Plant and reassigned as an Operator in our Loading and Shipping Dept, where he would have no exposure to PVC. He was also given a second liver profile and a liver scan. The liver scan was negative and he had one abnormal function test from the liver profile. He will be retested in October 1974. 2) Sr. Operator in PVC plant. On the first liver profile, he had two abnormal tests. He was given a second liver profile and a liver scan. The liver scan was negative. The two abnormal liver function teats continued to show abnormal. He will be retested in 90 days or approximately July 1974. It was also recommended by the doctors that he be removed from the PVC Plant, until further test reeulcs could be accumulated on this man. He waa reassigned to the Ammonium Nitrate Plant. AP00034909 A. EC. McMillan 3 17 June 1974 _____________ - Mechanic la Msiateaeace Dept. On the first liver profile, he hid only one abnormal function teat but on the reteat, he had four abnormal teats. He wea then given a liver scan. The liver acan was negative. He will be retested In 90 days or approxl* stately July 1974. 4) Sr. Lab. Technician In the Lab. On the first liver profile, he had one abnormal function teat, On the retest, hia AFP (Alpha Fatal protein) was abnormal and the doctors recommended a liver acen. The liver acan was negative. Ha will be retested In 6 months or approximately October 1974. 5) mmm- Sr Mechanic in Maintenance Dept. On the firs^llver profile, he had more than one abnormal test result. On the second liver profile, he continued to show some abnormal results. He was also given a liver scan but the results were negative. He will be retested In 3 months or approximately July 1974. 6) ^^^BB - Sr. Operator In Nitric Add with previous experience In PVC Plane. He had two abnormal tese results on the first and second liver profiles given him. Because of the variance in the results, he will be retested in 3 months or approximately July 1974* 7) Bi^Bi - Lab Technician in Lab. He had one abnormal function test on the first liver profile but it wee con sidered as being ooeof the tests that was indicative of liver problems. He continued to show abnormal on the second liver profile in this one test. He was given a liver seen end the seen was negative. He will be re tested in 3 months or approximately July 1974. The doctors recommended that he be removed from any exposure he might have in the Lab. to VCM. This has been done. None of the above seven ere considered to have any medical problems relatsd to PVC that would require any additional teata immediately. The reteat on these individuals la to establish a base line for each of them. D) One employee wes normal on ell liver function tests but his hand x-reys showed Indications that hia fingers ware susceptible to AOL. We have aseurad that he will have no more assignments In the PVC Plant. This man la a proceaa Engineer in our Technical Dept. AP00034910 A. K. McMillan -4 17 June 1974 All of the employees have been notified of their status in the testing program. We will continue to test every six months, any employee who has exposure to PVC. This will Include all operating personnel in the PVC Plant and any Mechanics or Lab. Technicians assigned to PVC related work. This will encompass about 60-70 employees on s regular basis. We are also giving the PVC medical testa to all new employees who will be assigned to the PVC Plant. I you have any questions on theabove, please advise. JFO:jar J. F. Odom AP00034911