Mining technical assistance report no. MTA-81-102: Monongalia County Emergency Medical Services: Morgantown, WV; and King Knob Coal Company; Morgantown, West Virginia

Environmental exposures to toxic gases were monitored after a tanker truck carrying ammonium-nitrate (6484522) and fuel-oil ignited near (SIC-8062) Morgantown, West Virginia on December 9, 1980. The surrounding area was evacuated and road blocks established to protect persons from possible exposure to toxic gases. The chemical contents of the truck were allowed to burn off. Air quality measurements for nitrogen-dioxide (10102440) and carbon-monoxide (630080) indicated that the surrounding area was free of toxic gases and the area was reopened to the public approximately five hours after the start of the fire

Health Hazard Evaluation Determination Report No. 72-88-68: N. L. Industries, Inc. Titanium Pigment Division: St. Louis, Missouri

Environmental survey and medical evaluation of workers in a plant producing titanium dioxide pigment from ilmenite ore, involving various ore dressing techniques, including digestion, bleaching, washing, calcining, and milling. Monoisopropanolamine or MIPA and triethanolamine or TEA had been found to cause dermatitis in use prior to the inspection; titanium dioxide dust levels are found to be below standard limits. No pulmonary or noncutaneous health problems are identified. Noise levels are found to exceed standard limits. Recommendations are made for use of protective clothing if use of MIPA or TEA is reintroduced, complete implementation of a hearing conservation program, preventive maintenance program for filters, use of vacuum equipment for precluding airborne dust, and use of respirators for inert dusts and nuisance dusts. [Description provided by NIOSH]Original title is missing part of the report number \u2013 full number is shown in alternate titl

Health Hazard Evaluation Report: HHE-80-244-992: Stauffer Chemical Company; Chicago Heights, Illinois

Personal and bulk samples were analyzed for crystalline silica (7631869), respirable diatomaceous earth, and phosphoric-acid (7664382) at the Stauffer Chemical Company (SIC-2819), in Chicago Heights, Illinois, on October 3 and 9, 1980, and on May 7, 1981. A representative of the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union, Local 7765, requested the evaluation on behalf of approximately 21 affected workers. Laboratory analysis of a rafter sample revealed that the workroom dust contained 3.7 percent quartz. Air concentrations of crystalline silica were below the NIOSH lower limit of quantitation, indicating no measurable worker exposure. The OSHA standard for crystalline silica is 10 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/CuM). Diatomaceous earth concentrations ranged from 0.29 to 0.91mg/CuM, compared with the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists recommended threshold limit value of 1.5mg/CuM. Exposures to phosphoric-acid were below the OSHA standard of 1mg/CuM on an 8 hour time weighted average basis. Employee interviews revealed no significant symptomatology related to environmental exposures. The authors conclude that no health hazards from exposure to crystalline silica, diatomaceous earth, or phosphoric-acid existed at this facility. They recommend that the local exhaust ventilation systems be inspected routinely

Technical assistance report no. TA-77-58: King Soopers, Inc.: Colorado Springs, Colorado

A Hazard Evaluation and Technical Assistance survey was conducted by NIOSH on June 23, 1977, at the King Soopers Inc. (SIC-5141), Denver, Colorado. The survey was prompted by a request from the management regarding the concern of 6 affected employees about possible overexposure during the burning of polyvinyl-chloride (9002862) wrap. Based on the results of air sampling which failed to reveal the presence of detectable levels of polyvinyl-chloride decomposition products in the breathing zone of the 4 workers present during the survey, it appears that a toxic situation did not exist at the time of evaluation. Three of the 6 employees did complain of upper respiratory irritation caused by fumes coming from the hot wire used to cut the polyvinyl-chloride film. One worker was on workmen's compensation due to overexposure to fumes from the plastic wrap. Recommendations are made for improving working conditions and preventing potential exposure

Zika virus disease, non-congenital: (Week 11) Weekly cases* of notifiable diseases, United States, U.S. Territories, and Non-U.S. Residents week ending March 15, 2025

This data includes weekly cases of notifiable diseases, United States, U.S. Territories, and Non-U.S. Residents, specifically covering Arboviral diseases: Zika virus disease, non-congenital. The Weekly data are considered provisional and collected locally due to state, territorial, and local regulations. Healthcare providers, medical labs, and other entities report conditions to public health departments, varying by jurisdiction. Case notifications for national notifiable conditions are voluntarily submitted to CDC. NNDSS data are provisional and subject to change until reconciled with state and territorial providers. Weekly cumulative counts may increase or decrease as updates occur. Finalized annual data often differ from provisional counts. CDC aggregates data for national notifiable diseases and conditions on a weekly and annual basis. To see specific surveillance Case Definitions for this disease, go to: https://ndc.services.cdc.gov/2025-11-50223.pd

Technical assistance report no. TA-78-51: Main Post Office: Cleveland, Ohio

Environmental dust samples were analyzed, workers were interviewed and given dermatological examinations, building facilities were inspected, and work practices were observed on August 8 and 9 and September 11, 1978, to determine the cause of an outbreak of dermatitis among workers at the Main Post Office (SIC-4311), Cleveland, Ohio. The evaluation was requested by the Assistant Postmaster General, United States Postal Service, on behalf of about 30 affected workers operating Zip Mail Translator (ZMT) machines on the 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift. Optical and transmission electron microscopy of dust samples obtained at the time of the outbreak revealed no elements or contaminants known to cause skin irritation of the type observed. The dermatitis was not linked to any substances used in facility maintenance or during work operations. Epidemiological analysis of the time and place of work did not help to determine the cause of the outbreak. Physical examination of the affected workers did not reveal a common physical, chemical, or biological cause of the outbreak. Worker interviews revealed that a number of stress factors were associated with operating the ZMT machine. The investigators conclude that the outbreak of dermatitis may be a psychogenic component brought on by psychological conflict, anxiety, stress, and other factors. They recommend that management identify the underlying psychological factors which could create a susceptible work force

2015 Assisted Reproductive Technology Fertility Clinic Success Rates Report

The ART report provides an in-depth picture of the type, number, and outcome of ART cycles performed in U.S. fertility clinics. It includes individual clinic tables with ART success rates for 464 fertility clinics in operation in 2015 that provided and verified data on the outcomes of all ART cycles started at their clinics. The report also includes appendixes containing the results of data validation visits, technical notes, a glossary, and contact information for reporting and non-reporting clinics in the United States

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome: (Week 52) Weekly cases* of notifiable diseases, United States, U.S. Territories, and Non-U.S. Residents week ending December 28, 2024

This data includes weekly cases of notifiable diseases for the United States, U.S. Territories, and Non-U.S. Residents, specifically covering Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome cases. The weekly data are considered provisional and collected locally due to state, territorial, and local regulations. Healthcare providers, medical labs, and other entities report conditions to public health departments, varying by jurisdiction. Case notifications for national notifiable conditions are voluntarily submitted to CDC. NNDSS data are provisional and subject to change until reconciled with state and territorial providers. Weekly cumulative counts may increase or decrease as updates occur. Finalized annual data often differ from provisional counts. CDC aggregates data for national notifiable diseases and conditions on a weekly and annual basis. To see specific surveillance Case Definitions for this disease, go to, https://ndc.services.cdc.gov

Health Hazard Evaluation Report: HETA-80-116-1034: Ferro Corporation; Cleveland, Ohio

Environmental air sampling was conducted, blood specimens collected, and medical surveys performed, to determined employee exposures to lead (7439921) and cadmium (7440439) at the Ferro Corporation (SIC- 2810) in Cleveland, Ohio on May 23 and 24, 1980 and March 16 to 20, 1981. A representative of the United Steelworkers of America, Local 1170, requested the evaluation on behalf of an unspecified number of workers in the Coatings and Color Divisions of the Company. In the Coatings Division, personal exposure to airborne lead ranged from 0 to 359 micrograms per cubic meter, compared with the OSHA standard of 50 micrograms per cubic meter. All cadmium samples taken in the Coatings Division were below the OSHA recommended standard of 200 micrograms per cubic meter. In the Color Division, cadmium exposures ranged from 0 to 384 micrograms per cubic meter. Twenty three of 109 workers tested had blood lead concentrations of 40 micrograms per deciliter or above. Smelter operators in the Coatings Division had the highest blood lead concentrations. Twenty one workers had blood cadmium concentrations of 0.7 micrograms per deciliter or above. Blood urea nitrogen concentrations were elevated in 18 of 109 workers, serum creatinine concentrations were elevated in 8 workers, and serum uric acid concentrations were elevated in 12 workers. Thirty five workers had one or more abnormal kidney function test results. Three workers with a history of exposure to silica dust had chest radiographs with evidence of mild pneumoconiosis. The authors conclude that health hazards existed at this facility as a result of excessive exposures to airborne lead, cadmium, and silica dust. They recommend the establishment of an industrial health program, reduction of lead and cadmium exposures, several engineering control measures, medical follow up of affected workers, and medical screening

Health Hazard Evaluation Report: HHE-80-183-991: Naval Biosciences Laboratory; Oakland, California

Laboratory procedures and employee work practices were studied at the Naval Biosciences Laboratory (SIC-8071) in Oakland, California, on September 23 to 24, 1980, and on January 18, 1981. An unidentified individual requested the evaluation on behalf of approximately 100 affected workers after several cases of illness were reported subsequent to exposure to human pathogens under study at the laboratory. The physical layout, cleanliness, hoods, and other specialized equipment were found to be in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control guidelines, and appropriate for the handling of hazardous infectious organisms. Questionnaire responses regarding employee training and work practices revealed that adequate laboratory safety training was given to the laboratory technicians but not the facility guard personnel who routinely entered the laboratory rooms. It was also determined that medical surveillance had not included all personnel categories and had not been performed at regular intervals. The authors conclude that guards at this laboratory may have been at increased risk of exposure to infectious organisms. They recommend the adoption of standardized and appropriate medical surveillance policies, consistent hiring policies for lab personnel, employee training, environmental monitoring, and care in the use of formaldehyde (50000) as a disinfecting agent