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ID#:

9793

Caption:

Exterior of the hospital and dispensary of the Ravenna, Ohio Ordnance Plant. The Ravenna Ordnance Plant manufactured ordnance containing trinitrotoluene (TNT) for the military during World War II. The photograph was made during the industrial hygiene and engineering activities conducted by U.S. Public Health Service personnel at the plant in September 1943. Occupational safety and health concerns included preventing dermatitis among the workers and reducing the risk of explosions in the plant. Original caption of related photograph: “A large well equipped hospital and dispensary provides complete medical and surgical treatment for occupational diseases and Injuries”.

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Content Provider(s):

CDC/ Barbara Jenkins, NIOSH

Creation Date:

1943

Photo Credit:

Frank H. Lukas and Harley E. Walters

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