West Virginia Ordnance Works
Base Background
The West Virginia Ordnance Works was a TNT production site that operated from 1942 to 1945. This 8,323-acre location became an EPA Superfund site during the early 80’s and has undergone site remediation. The state, county, companies, and individuals currently own the land.
Known Toxins
The following chart outlines the medical conditions associated with toxic exposure at this base, classified by the strength of evidence required (strong, good or limited).* Please keep in mind that it is not a complete list.
| Toxin | Potential Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Good | Limited | ||
| 1,3-dinitrobenzene | Potential Effects | - | - | - |
| Asbestos | Potential Effects | Pulmonary fibrosis, Pneumoconiosis, Pleural disease (effusions,plaques,thickening), Asbestosis | Stomach cancer, Renal (kidney) cancer, Immune suppression, Autoimmune antibodies, positive ANA | Ovarian cancer, Myelodysplastic syndrome, Multiple myeloma, Melanoma, Lymphoma non Hodgkin's, Laryngeal cancer, Colorectal cancer, Bladder cancer, Adult-Onset Leukemias |
| Nitrobenzene | Potential Effects | - | - | Lung cancer |
| Trinitrobenzene/Dinitrotoluene | Potential Effects | - | - | - |
| Trinitrotoluene (TNT) | Potential Effects | Cirrhosis, Acute hepatocellular injury (Hepatitis) | Steatosis (fatty liver), Methemoglobinemia, Coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, atherosclerosis, Aplastic anemia | Menstrual disorders, Erectile dysfunction, Abnormal sperm (morphology, motility, and sperm count) |
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*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.