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Bullet-recycling lead dust

Lead-containing airborne dust generated during bullet recycling, furnace work, dross handling, and movement of recycled lead materials.

Airborne form

dust

The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.

Health effects

elevated blood lead levelshypertension riskessential tremor riskneurologic toxicity concerntake-home exposure to household members

Evidence

NIOSH evaluated lead exposure during bullet recycling and found most employees overexposed to lead in air, lead on nonproduction surfaces and inside protective gear, and elevated blood lead levels among employees.

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Most employees were overexposed to lead in air ... Lead was found on nonproduction surfaces and inside employees’ protective gear ... Employee blood lead levels were elevated.

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