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1109 DEATH resulting from occupational skin diseases or disorders
Dust Diseases of the Lungs (Pneumoconioses)
1111 Silicosis - caused by the depositing of dust containing free silica into the lung
1112 Asbestosis - caused by the presence of asbestos in the lung
1113 Coal worker's pneumoconiosis (formerly known as black lung) - caused by the depositing of coal dust
in the lung
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1114 Byssinosis (formerly known as brown lung) - caused by the depositing of cotton dust in the lung
1115 Pneumoconioses, other. Other lung diseases characterized by the presence of dust in the lungs and the
lungs reaction to that dust.
1119 DEATH resulting from dust diseases of the lungs
Respiratory Conditions Due to Toxic Agents
1121 Pneumonitis - inflammation of the lungs
1122 Pharyngitis - inflammation of the throat
1123 Rhinitis - inflammation of the nose
1124 Acute congestion due to chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes
1125 Farmers lung
1126 Other respiratory conditions due to toxic agents
1129 DEATH resulting from respiratory conditions due to toxic agents
Poisoning (Systemic Effects of Toxic Materials)
1131 Poisoning by lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, or other metals
1132 Poisoning by carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide or other gases
1133 Poisoning by benzol, carbon tetrachloride, or other organic solvents
1134 Poisoning by insecticide sprays such as parathion, lead arsenate
1135 Poisoning by chemicals such as formaldehyde, plastics and resins
1136 Other poisoning due to the systemic effects of toxic materials
1139 DEATH resulting from poisoning
Disorders Due to Physical Agents (Other than Toxic Materials
1141 Heat stroke/sun stroke - serious heat-related condition in which the patient often stops sweating and
experiences a marked rise in core temperature
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1142 Effects of ionizing radiation - refers to the various effects of ionizing radiation, e.g. gamma rays or xrays
1143 Effects of non-ionizing radiation - refers to the effects of electro-magnetic radiation, e.g., radio waves,
microwaves, welding flash, ultraviolet rays of the sun, etc.
1144 Heat exhaustion - heat-related condition of moderate degree which, if not treated, may lead to heat
stroke.
1145 Freezing/frostbite - freezing of tissue with disruption of the blood supply
1146 Other disorders due to physical agents other than toxic materials
1149 DEATH resulting from physical agents (other than toxic materials)
Disorders Due to Repeated Trauma
1151 Noise-induced hearing loss - a standard threshold shift (STS). An STS is a change in hearing noiseinduced hearing loss. If an employee’s hearing test (audiogram) reveals that the employee has
experienced a work-related STS in hearing in one or both ears, and the employee’s total hearing level is
25 decibels (dB) or more above audiometric zero (averaged at 2000, 3000, and 4000 Hz) in the same
ear(s) as the STS, you must report the case on Form FRA F 6180.55a.
A standard threshold shift, or STS, is defined in the occupational noise exposure standard at 29 CFR
1910.95(g)(10)(i) as a change in hearing threshold, relative to the baseline audiogram for that employee,
of an average of 10 dB or more at 2000, 3000, and 4000 Hz in one or both ears.
STS. If the employee has never previously experienced a recordable hearing loss, you must compare
the employee’s current audiogram with that employee’s baseline audiogram. If the employee has
previously experienced a recordable hearing loss, you must compare the employee’s current audiogram
with the employee’s revised baseline audiogram (the audiogram reflecting the employee’s previous
recordable hearing loss case).
25-dB loss. Audiometric test results reflect the employee’s overall hearing ability in comparison to
audiometric zero. Therefore, using the employee’s current audiogram, you must use the average
hearing level at 2000, 3000, and 4000 Hz to determine whether or not the employee’s total hearing level
is 25 dB or more.
See additional instructions in Chapter 6.
1152 Synovitis - inflammation of the membrane around a joint or other musculoskeletal element
1153 Tenosynovitis - inflammation of the tendon (fibrous tissue that connects the muscle to a bone) or the
membrane that surrounds it, e.g., epicondylitis or tendinitis.
1154 Bursitis - inflammation of the bursa (a membranous pouch that is used for cushioning the joints
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1155 Raynaud’s phenomena - a symptom complex usually related to poor circulation of an extremity
characterized by loss of feeling, blanching (whitening) and coolness of the part, typically a finger, toe,
hand, or foot
1156 Carpal tunnel syndrome
1157 Other conditions associated with repeated motion, vibration, pressure, or repeated trauma.
1159 DEATH resulting from repeated trauma
Other Occupational Illnesses Not Listed above
1191 Anthrax - bacterial disease, typically spread from infected animals to humans