Foundry Mold and Coremakers

Description

Make or form wax or sand cores or molds used in the production of metal castings in foundries. [SOC] Causes of allergic contact dermatitis include formaldehyde, isocyanates, and amine compounds.

Category

Metalworking & Plasticworking

SOC Code

51-4071

Job Tasks

High risk job tasks associated with this job:

• Handle agents that cause allergic contact dermatitis or contact urticaria
• Make molds in foundry using MDI, furfuryl alcohol, or amine curing agents
• Make products from silica powder/stone or other fibrogenic minerals
• Worked in foundry for years with heavy exposure to gases/fumes and mineral dust