Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing

Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the formulation and preparation of agricultural and household pest control chemicals (except fertilizers).

Category

Manufacturing

NAICS Code

325320

Job Tasks

High risk job tasks associated with this industry:

• Inhale or handle nitrogen compounds that can induce methemoglobinemia
• Make cadmium-containing products
• Manufacture arsenical pesticides
• Manufacture chemicals
• Manufacture lead products
• Manufacture pesticides containing captafol
• Mix or apply organophosphates or work in fields after an application
• Use benzene to manufacture products