Tetryl exposure: forgotten hazards of antique munitions.
10.1186/s40557-016-0102-7
- Author:
Walla A ALFARAJ
1
;
Brian MCMILLAN
;
Alan M DUCATMAN
;
Charles L WERNTZ
Author Information
1. West Virginia University Institute for Occupational and Environmental Health, Morgantown, West Virginia USA. wlool@hotmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Tetryl;
Munitions;
West Virginia;
Occupational safety
- MeSH:
Occupational Health;
West Virginia
- From:Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
2016;28(1):20-
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
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.
