Case Study: Pacific Northwest Native American Tribe resolves casino eye irritation issues with FACS

Pacific Northwest Native American Tribe ends casino eye complaints with FACS in one onsite investigation

A Pacific Northwest Native American Tribe faced a mysterious outbreak of severe eye irritation and injuries among employees at its casino. After an OSHA inspection failed to identify the true cause, the tribe enlisted FACS and its industrial hygiene services to solve the perplexing indoor environmental quality issue.

FACS dispatched an industrial hygienist who conducted a scientific investigation and identified that incorrectly supplied UVC light tubes in a bug zapper were emitting harmful radiation. After the correct tubes were installed, the eye issues ceased entirely. FACS resolved the problem quickly, alleviated employee and OSHA concerns, and helped the casino avoid further operational disruptions.