National Guard troops told that the orange dust was just a mild irritant (carcinogen sodium dichrom

Omaha Steve

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National Guard troops told that the orange dust was just a mild irritant (carcinogen sodium dichrom

http://thepumphandle.wordpress.com/2008/12/19/occupational-health-news-roundup-94/

December 19, 2008 in Confined Space @ TPH, Occupational Health & Safety | by Liz Borkowski

We�ve written before (here, here, and here) about National Guard troops exposed to an orange, sand-like dust at the Qarmat Ali water plant near Basra, Iraq. Soldiers complained of health problems, including burning eyes, nosebleeds, and rashes. They were told that the orange dust was just a mild irritant � but it turned out to be the carcinogen sodium dichromate. The plant was shut down in 2003.

Now, the Indianapolis Star reports that 16 Indiana Guardsmen have filed a federal lawsuit accusing KBR, the company in charge of rebuilding the plant, of concealing the risk that the troops faced.

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arcadian

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Fri Dec-19-08 11:46 AM
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1. Move along, it's only *slightly* radioactive.

Nothing to see here.

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Spectral Music

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Fri Dec-19-08 11:48 AM
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2. Extremely important.

K & R

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Fri Dec-19-08 11:52 AM
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3. Ain't it wonderful how much we love our troops?

Is KBR another name on the list of prosecutions that will not be pursued?

Thank you all, I'm so sorry we misuse you so badly.
:patriot:

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