PREVENTIVE MEDICINE ASSISTANCE VISIT TO KKMC 20 AUG 91

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Subject: PREVENTIVE MEDICINE ASSISTANCE VISIT TO KKMC  20 AUG 91         

Box  ID: BX005154

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Folder Title: PREVENTIVE MEDICINE-ENVIRONMENTAL THREAT-USAEHA                                                 

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           AYVG-MG-PM (20 Aug 91)
           SUBJECT: Preventive Medicine Assistance Visit to KKMC


           1. GENERAL: This enclosure covers occupational health concerns
           and specific recommendations for redeployment operations
           conducted at the wash racks in KKMC.


           2. SPECIFIC FINDINGS:

                a. The wash rack area was operating in a safe and efficient
           manner. Soldiers interviewed were well informed about the safe
           handling of hazardous materials. The transportation of these
           materials was in accordance with Department of Transporation
           (DOT) regulations. However, many materials found at the wash
           rack, that are considered non-hazardous by DOT r @ lations,
           represent a serious health risk during accidental exposure and
           are considered hazardous by the occupational Safety and Health
           Administration (OSHA).

                b. Soldiers are working in water for 12 hours daily. The
           wet foot wear increases the chance of foot injury.
                C. Fork lift operators were not wearing hearing protection.

                d. The wash rack is not marked indicating the area as an
           eye hazard area.

                c.  Safety goggles are not being worn.
                f.  An eye wash station was not located in the work area.
                g.  Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) were not available at
           the work site. The MSDS are r@ired by Federal Law.

                h.  Hazard Communication classes were performed, but were
           not documented.

                i. Soldiers working for 12 hour shifts may be more prone to
           heat injury and carelessness.
                j. The water used at the wash rack is in close proximity to
           the settling pond, and cross contamination could be occurring.
           Soldiers are complaining of skin irritation and a burning
s
           (TDS) greater than 5000 ppm.

           3. RECOMMENDATIONS:

                a. Fork lift operators must use hearing protection. Ear
           plugs can be ordered by unit supply.


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Box ID = BX005154
Unit = 22D SUPCOM
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Folder Title = PREVENTIVE MEDICINE-ENVIRONMENTAL THREAT-USAEHA
Folder Seq # = 71
Subject = PREVENTIVE MEDICINE ASSISTANCE VISIT TO KKMC 20
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