Ann Occup Environ Med.
2016 ;28(1):20. 10.1186/s40557-016-0102-7.
Tetryl exposure: forgotten hazards of antique munitions
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- 1West Virginia University Institute for Occupational and Environmental Health, Morgantown, West Virginia USA. wlool@hotmail.com
- 2Saudi Arabia Cultural Mission, Fairfax, West Virginia USA.
- 3School of Medicine, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia USA.
- 4School of Public Health, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia USA.
- 5222Â N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201 USA.
- KMID: 2370900
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.1186/s40557-016-0102-7
Abstract
- BACKGROUND
Older yet still abundant munitions such as tetryl present easily forgotten health hazards and associated needs for worker protection.
CASE PRESENTATION
Symptoms and findings from 22 workers who were exposed to tetryl are summarized.
CONCLUSIONS
This study highlights the health hazards from exposure to tetryl. Occupational health professionals need to maintain vigilance to protect workers from the risks of handling older munitions.
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