title: Tetryl exposure: forgotten hazards of antique munitions.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Older yet still abundant munitions such as tetryl present easily forgotten health hazards and associated needs for worker protection.
  
  
  METHODS
  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.
authors.affiliation: West Virginia University Institute for Occupational and Environmental Health, Morgantown, West Virginia USA ; Saudi Arabia Cultural Mission, Fairfax, West Virginia USA ; 222 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201 USA.
authors.forename: Walla A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Alfaraj
authors.affiliation: School of Medicine, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia USA ; School of Public Health, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia USA.
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: McMillan
authors.affiliation: School of Medicine, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia USA ; School of Public Health, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia USA.
authors.forename: Alan M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Ducatman
authors.affiliation: School of Medicine, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia USA ; School of Public Health, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia USA.
authors.forename: Charles L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Werntz
keywords: Munitions; Occupational safety; Tetryl; West Virginia