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Industry Name	Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Copper
Description	This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) recovering copper and copper alloys from scrap and/or (2) alloying purchased copper. Establishments in this industry make primary forms, such as ingot, wire bar, cake, and slab from copper or copper alloys, such as brass and bronze.
Category	Manufacturing
NAICS Code	331423
Job Tasks	High risk job tasks associated with this industry: Smelt or refine zinc or copper Worked in smelter for years with heavy exposures to sulfur dioxide and metal fumes