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Railroad Settlement For Emphysema
Railroad workers suffer from emphysema due to years of exposure to dust, toxic fumes and gases. Our FELA firm assists them with filing occupational disease claims.
Emphysema victims often rely on an agreement with railroads to cover hospital, surgical and therapeutic costs associated with their condition. The condition of the lung can be caused by a range of inhaled particles such as diesel exhaust, silica sand, and asbestos.
Silica Sand
Silica is a natural compound that exists in the earth as small granules. It is made up of silicon dioxide (SiO2) It has a unique crystal lattice structure that provides it with its hardness and other properties. It is frequently used in the construction industry.
Inhaling free silica dust can cause silicosis, an occupational lung disease that causes the death of the lungs. It happens when tiny particles of crystallized silica enter the lung and cause inflammation and scarring. As time passes, fibrosis forms around the silica particle and the lungs become permanently damaged. This makes breathing difficult, and can result in tuberculosis, bronchitis and emphysem or lung cancer.
Railroad workers can be exposed to crystalline silica in many different ways, including drilling or hammering rocks that contains silica; performing abrasive blasting; and working with masonry and concrete materials. Other sources include sand, rice hulls and other plant tissues that contain silica, and some types of paints.
The smallest silica particles are breathed deep into the lungs and can cause damage. In the end, railroads should make sure that employees are protected from exposure to silica which includes limiting time spent in areas that contain significant airborne sand. The railroads should also provide sandless footwear and mouthpieces for workers who are using equipment that produces sand in the air. In addition, trains should be outfitted with filters that stop sand from being dispersed into the cabin.
Welding Fumes
When you picture welding, it is likely that you will see an experienced welder, surrounded by sparkling sparks and graceful curled fumes. The romantic image quickly evaporates when you consider the impact of these fumes on the health of workers.
The fumes from welding are a poisonous mixture of gases, metal particles, and chemicals. This mix of elements could affect the health of a welder, both in long-term and short-term exposure. The exact makeup of welding fumes will depend on many factors such as the type of metal to be welded as well as the coatings and paint on the metal, as well as the gas used to shield it.
Whatever the composition of welding fumes, a common reaction for welders is metal fume fever, which is manifested by flu-like symptoms like fatigue, chills and aches. These symptoms also include a sour metallic taste in your mouth and an overall feeling of sickness.
The risk of exposure to welding fumes can be reduced with a variety of control measures, such as local exhaust ventilators (LEV), respiratory protection equipment, and mechanical general ventilation. It is essential to keep in mind that these solutions are only to be used as a last resort. If welding fumes can't be managed by these methods, then a COSHH Assessment must be conducted to identify the appropriate measures. This includes estimating exposure and considering what steps should be taken to minimize it if prevention is not practical.
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In recent years, there's been a move to use "cleaner" diesel engines for trucks and other vehicles. However, people working in the fields of construction, agriculture and other industries that rely on large machinery that burns diesel fuel are still exposed to this harmful fume. These fumes contain hundreds of harmful chemicals that could cause damage to the skin as well as the lungs and internal organs.
Diesel exhaust fumes are often inhaled by railroad workers who operate trains. These toxic fumes may also be inhaled by railroad shop workers, who may be forced to remain in the locomotive while it is in the shop.
The diesel exhaust that is released from diesel engines contains unburned fuel, as well as many toxic chemicals. These chemicals comprise particulate matter (soot) carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides hydrocarbons and volatile organic compounds. Inhaling high levels of these contaminants can result in respiratory symptoms such as coughing, irritation in the nose and throat and breath shortness. It may also cause an accumulation of lungs.
Studies of diesel exhaust have shown that it can increase the risk of lung cancer in humans. This has led to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (part of the World Health Organization) to declare diesel exhaust carcinogenic for humans.
Asbestos
Asbestos is a dangerous material that was once widely employed in the railroad industry. It was strong, resistant to corrosion and an excellent insulator. It was also affordable to produce and easy to install in rail cars. Asbestos is linked to lung cancer and many other illnesses. The mesothelioma lawyers at Simmons Hanly Conroy are familiar with the effect asbestos exposure has on a railroad worker’s health and life. We help railroad workers who have been injured and file FELA lawsuits to obtain financial compensation for their injuries.
Research has found that railroad workers are at an increased risk of contracting mesothelioma, as well as other asbestos-related illnesses than the general workforce. This is especially applicable to those who were employed before 1950, when trains switched from steam to diesel engines. These older workers might have been exposed if they repaired, built or sanded rail cars ties, and locomotives made of this flammable material.
Many railroad workers who were exposed to mesothelioma or asbestos did not discover their illness until decades later. If you have an illness of the respiratory system such as COPD, lung cancer or mesothelioma related to your past work on the railroad, it's crucial to speak with a seasoned mesothelioma lawyer immediately.