Lead poisoning in bridge demolition workers--Georgia, 1992.
Bridge demolition and maintenance are leading causes of lead poisoning among workers in the United States. In June 1992, a local health department in Georgia detected elevated blood lead levels (BLLs) in four demolition workers. This report summarizes the investigation of these cases.
D000328:Adult; D005845:Georgia; D006801:Humans; D007855:Lead Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008669:Metallurgy; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D014481:United States; D014489:United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration