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CC=?Cr.ATION 1 7 c-^M q ~T ,.1 . --s. M t.*^ * * 'mi, tj j a h " * * ; ' =* r< > c ~> .-> ,~TMi -:-T.--. -*-. o: Location: From: Location: Mr., J. Gow ij New York - HO William Fassuliotis Wa>ne l i'.' '- One cc: June 12, 1381 PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT GF-17S5 Subiec,: ' INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE MONITORING RESULTS - CONTINUING OPERATIONS Industrial hygiene monitoring data (as of June 1, 1931) submitted by the plants and CEED was reviewed to determine areas where any part of the work environment currently exceeds permissible exposure levels (PEL). The following is a summary of our findings as it concerns continuing operations: LOCATION PEL EXCEEDED J08 CLASSIFICATIONS AFFECTED Baltimore Silica Dust Tapeman, Slateman Noi se Winder, Cutter, Wrapper, Remake, D. T. Feeder Chester None Dallas Silica Dust * Release Tapeman, Back Surfacing Noise Catcher #1, Timberline (All) Denver Silica Dust Slateman Noise Cutter, Autocatcher, Wrapper Erie Lake Noise Sand Dryer, Winder & Takeoff; Fontana No Data Gloucester Noise No. 5 Machine Tender, Chipperman Helper Joliet Silica Dust Slateman ,fl & #4, Surface/ 3acking #1 S #4, #4 Winderman & Coaterman Noise Felt Mill - Machine Tender #1 & #3, #1 Shaving Puller, Defibrator, Screenman, Water treatment;Roofing - s1 Cutter & Autocatcher, #2 Winder & Trucker, Cutter, Catcher & CwSr M1CH09208 LOCATION Kansas City Millis Ainneapolis Mobile Mt. Vernon Savannah St. Louis South Bound Brook i ampa PEL EXCEEDED Silica Dust Noise Noise Silica Dust Noise Silica Dust Noise Silica Dust Silica Dust Noise None Silica Dust Noise Silica Dust Pace - 2 Cutter, Release Tapeman Upper 4 Lower Slatemen, Dust Room Man #1 Cutter, Autocatcher & Indexer; Timberline - D.T. 4 B. S. Feeders, Accumulator & Boxmaker Winder, Autocatcher, Cutter Slateman, Surface 4 Backing, Tape Release, Machine Tender Cutter, Autocateher, Remakeman & Helper, Cornerman Surface/Backing, Upstairs Slateman Feltmill - Defibrator, Machine Tender; Roofing #1 Cutter, Autocatcher, Remake, Wrapper. Slateman-machine, Surfacing/ Backing, Winder, Wrapper, Cutter, Catcher, Palletizer, Relief (Take-off), Rework, Slate Mixer Helper, Coater, SelfseaT Man Feltmill - Defibrator; Roofing - D.T. 4 B.S. Feeders, Catcher, Cutter, Winder, Mica Man,Wrapper, Truck Driver #1-Coating Roll, Console, Merry-go-round, Reliefman; #2-Machine Tender, Coating Roll, Surfacing, Utility #1 Take-off, Wrapper, Palletizer; =2-Reeiar; Timberline-D.i. 4 B. S. Feeders, Take-off Coaterman, Taperelease, Cooling Section MICH09209 LOCATION Pel EXCEEDED J05CLAS S i r CAT IONS AFFECTED Tampa (continued) Noise Cutter, A.utocatcher, Wrapper, Pelletizer, Winder, Pallet Loader Relief The extent to which corrective action has been taken in the past has varied. Control of dust in the work environment is dependent on providing adequate dust collection systems,properly maintained, with sufficient pick-up points to prevent the bulk ofthe particles from becoming airborne. Material transfer systems enclosed to the greatest extant possible with bulk unloading systems are preferred over bag handling and opening operations. Sufficient make-up air is needed, es pecially in the winter, when the buildings are closed up in order to maintain re quired air flows. Housekeeping is critical, especially where dust collects on overhead surfaces and shakes loose due to equipment vibration. Because no two facilities are alike, the solution to the dust problem must be evaluated on an individual basis with the efficiency of existing systems determined. In the in terim, respiratory equipment is being required on all job classifications found in excess of the PEL. In this area also, unless compelled by a citation, noise control efforts have been limited. Installation of mufflers, vibration damping, acoustical treatment of machines and surfaces, cushioning of metal-to-metal impacts, modifying equip ment to eliminate noisy components, operating from within sound proof enclosures and adequate maintenance to minimize vibrating parts are some of the control methods that can be used and have been tried with varying success. Since basic operations are similar in all felt and roofing mills, (although noise problems will differ due to layout of equipment, building structure, production rates, worker practices, product manufactured, etc.) the results of a noise survey conducted by NATLSCO of Mobile was recently distributed to all plants for possi ble application of corrective measures to other operations. Hearing conservation.programs are being relied on to a large extent for minimiz ing adverse effects on employees. The two elements of the program, audiometric testing and enforcing the use of hearing protection devices, however, have not been rigidly maintained in all locations. CHEMICAL GROUP In the Chemical Products plants, there are no known exposures that currently ex ceed the PEL. Industrial hygiene surveys by NATLSCO at Texas Ctiy and Linden and at Calvert City by Kentucky OSHA's consulting group, tend to confirm plant and CEED monitoring results. In the Mineral Products plants, the following exposures exist: LOCATION PEL EXCEEDED JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AFFECTED Annapolis Silica Dust Primary Crusher, Dryer Operator, Dryer Utility, Screerman, Batchraan North 4 South, KiInman Noise Driller, Screenman, Dryer Utility, Shovel Operator MICH09210 LOCATION PEL EXCEEDED JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AFFECTED Bound Brook Silica Dust Mill Operator, Setchman, Mixer-man, Dryer Operator, Fi reman Noise Screenman, Mill Operator, Tractor Operator, Fireman Charmian Silica Dust Mill Operator, Jaw Crusher, Intermediate Operator, Dryer Operator, Mill Operator & Helper, TCM Bagger Kremlin Noise Silica Dust Driller, Mill Operator, In termediate Operator, Drop Ball Operator Screenman, Oiler, Mill Cleaner, Pigment & Supply, Mill Operator, Dryer Operator, Crusher Operator, Kiln Operator Noi se Kiln Operator, Driller, Shovel Operator, Screenman, Mill Cleaner, Dryer Operator, Crane Operator Engineering controls for dust and noise have been instituted including improved housekeeping efforts. However, further engineering controls to supplement ex isting systems may still be warranted in order to reach the state of the art in this specific industry. Continual maintenance of dust control systems is criti cal in obtaining optimum effectiveness due to the abrasive character of the materials handled. Personal protective equipment (respirators, earplugs or muffs) is continually enforced in the Mineral Products plants. Annual health screenings including audiometric testing are being conducted. WF:RE MICH09211