Research Article

A Critical Assessment of Geographic Clusters of Breast and Lung Cancer Incidences among Residents Living near the Tittabawassee and Saginaw Rivers, Michigan, USA

Table 1

Industrial facilities identified as sources of carcinogenic releases that have a potential to cause a breast cancer.

ZIP codeā€ƒCompany name Industry typeRelease typeReported carcinogenic chemical(s)

Delphi Saginaw Steering Systems Motor Vehicle Parts and AccessoriesMultipleDichloromethane,
trichloroethylene
Safety-Kleen Systems Business ServicesMultiplePolycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons
DOW Company Midland MultipleMultiple1,2-Butylene oxide, 1,1,2,2-
Tetrachloroethane, 1,2-
Dichloroethane, 1,2-
Dichloropropane, benzene,
carbon tetrachloride,
chloroform, chloroprene,
dichloromethane, dioxins,
ethylene oxide,
trichloroethylene
Quantum Composites Inc. Custom Compound Purchased ResinsMultipleDichloromethane
Thompson Marine Products Inc. Boat Building and RepairingToxicsDichloromethane,
trichloroethylene
Marathon Petroleum Co LLC Bay City MI Terminal Petroleum Bulk Stations and TerminalsMultiplePolycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons, benzene