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February 10, 19kh
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Dr. II. P. Hart 501 Ohio Merchants* Bldg.
Massillon, Ohio
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Pear Doctor Hart:
I have recently examined Mr. a negro male of 50> who is an employee of the Standard Oil Company of Kentucky. He was under your care in April, 1943# at which time you are quoted as saying that he had some
evidence of Pb poisoning.
I am enclosing a copy of my examination. We do not feel that his present symptomatology and his total disability are on a basis of lead intoxication. However, the recent blood lead levels are above the normal limits. Shis finding, if confirmed, suggests some recent exposure, because the blood lead falls to normal a few months following cessation of exposure* no matter how severe this
exposure may have been.
Since it is of great importance to Mr. Williams and to the company to have the question of possible lead poisoning settled, it would be of value to them to have these blood and urine studies repeated. If you are willing to procure these samples for us, we will send you immediately the necessary lead-free needles and test-tubes for collecting
the samples.
If you have any further suggestions in regard to
the nature of Mr,
ilin0ss* we would be glad to
hear of them.
Very truly yours.
HWR:rms Enel.
Henry W. Hyder, M.D.
K 0016299