Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine  2016;28(1):20-

doi:10.1186/s40557-016-0102-7

Tetryl exposure: forgotten hazards of antique munitions.

Walla A ALFARAJ 1 ; Brian MCMILLAN ; Alan M DUCATMAN ; Charles L WERNTZ

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Keywords

Tetryl; Munitions; West Virginia; Occupational safety

Country

Republic 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.