Pneumoconiosis in carbon electrode workers.
Pneumoconiosis was diagnosed in five workers involved in the manufacture of carbon electrodes. Possible etiologies are discussed. It is generally believed that pneumoconiosis ceased to be a problem in this industry after World War II; however, the reported cases all resulted from exposures after 1940. These findings question the efficacy of recent and current engineering controls and suggest the need for further study of this industry.
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West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown 26506.
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D002244:Carbon / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004566:Electrodes; D006801:Humans; D011009:Pneumoconiosis / Q000209:etiology*; D014481:United States
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