A federal agency said they plan on looking into a potential health hazard that people were exposed to at the Warner Robins Museum...

A federal agency said they plan on looking into a potential health hazard that people were exposed to at the Warner Robins Museum of Aviation. The Federal Occupational Safety and Health Agency said that it received a complaint that said that both visitors and staff were exposed to silica in the air. Silica, also known as silicon dioxide (SiO₂), is a common mineral found in quartz, sand, rock, concrete, brick, tile, and many other building materials. It becomes a health hazard mainly when these materials are cut, drilled, crushed, or ground and release very fine "respirable" crystalline silica dust that can be breathed deep into the lungs. This dust can cause severe lung damage to those who breathe it in. The complaint noted that the exposure happened over several days in January this year. The museum called in multiple cleaning crews and a base medical team that also responded. OSHA is currently reviewing the complaint to determine if they want to open a full investigation into the museum. https://lnkd.in/gTzvAcPV