OSHA looking into possible air contaminant exposure at Museum of Aviation

The Federal Occupational Safety and Health Agency is looking into a potential health hazard after people were exposed to silica at the Warner Robins Museum of Aviation, according to an agency spokesperson.

The spokesperson said the agency received a complaint in January that visitors and staff had been exposed to silica, a toxic substance that’s often found in bricks, plaster, ceramics, glass, granite, concrete, cleansers, skin care products and talcum powder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The complaint is under investigation by OSHA.

A representative from Robins Air Force Base told The Telegraph in an email that the museum is currently undergoing renovations, causing a high amount of dust to be present in the air.

“The Museum of Aviation has worked with OSHA and the Robins AFB Safety Office to take the proper steps to clean the area and mitigate any future impact,” Robins Air Force Base said.