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Emphysema railroad cancer settlements and Other Railroad Injury Illnesses

Diesel fumes, along with other toxic chemicals that railroad workers inhale while working on trains, can cause thousands of workers to fall ill each year. These illnesses range from COPD to cancer.

Two respiratory diseases that are common in the workplace are chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ("COPD") and Emphysema railroad settlements. COPD is defined by limited breathing, breathlessness and symptom flare-ups.

Silica

Silica is a risky mineral that can affect your lungs and cause health issues. It is found in sand Emphysema Cancer Settlements and stone and can be absorbed into the air when workers crush, grind, cut, or break materials. It is a substance that can be breathed that can enter your lungs through the nose, mouth or eyes. This can lead to silicosis. It is a condition which causes inflammation, scarring and nodules to form in your lungs. This can lead to serious respiratory issues, such as Emphysema railroad cancer or lung cancer.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention classified silicosis as one of the pneumoconioses which is a group of interstitial lung diseases that also includes asbestosis and coal worker's pneumoconiosis (black lung). It is a chronic disease that can only be cured by ensuring that there are adequate safety measures in place at the workplace.

Rail workers who employ the abrasives and sandblasting process may be exposed to high levels of silica. Rail yards are an ideal place to find these types of jobs.

In one instance, a sandblaster developed pulmonary Emphysema lawsuit settlement as well as silicosis after 9 years of employment. The jury awarded him a verdict of $600,000. His employer knew that sandblasting is hazardous, but they didn't take the necessary precautions. Silicosis can be a problem for anyone who breathes in silica however, it is more likely when exposure is long-term or for a long period of time.

Welding Fumes

Welders, along with other workers exposed to welding fumes are at a greater risk of developing risk of respiratory problems including Emphysema Cancer Settlements. These fumes pose a particular risk to smokers, who may be exposed to welding fumes and smoke at same time. In one study, researchers looked at data of 8,884 Korean welders from shipyards who underwent lung function tests and questionnaires logged on their charts as part of their preplacement health examinations through 2009. The results revealed a direct relationship between smoking and lung function decline.

The fumes from welding cause DNA strand breaks and oxidative damage. They also cause inflammation in the airway epithelium. The oxidative and genotoxic effects of steel welding fumes are caused by the presence of manganese and chromium soluble that produce toxic free radicals and nitrotyrosine. The WFs created by the flux core arc hard surfacing (FCA - H) and manual arc stainless steel (MMAW - the SS) welding processes have higher concentrations of soluble Mn & Cr than gas mild steel in the metal-arc (GMAW - MS) fumes. In vivo research has shown that repeated inhalation of GMAWMS fumes and MMAW-HS causes lung damage, with an increased level of damage from genotoxic and oxidative genotoxic reactions in the lungs of rats exposed than controls.

The inhalation of MMAWHS fumes led to elevated levels of inflammatory biomarkers 8-isoprostanes, and leukotriene B4 within breath condensate from exhaled breath. It also caused an increased level of the oxidative-stress marker malondialdehyde inside the lung tissue of the rats that were exposed.

Diesel Exhaust

Diesel engines emit fumes that are so small they can bypass a lot of the respiratory system's defence mechanisms and penetrate deep into lung tissue. Long-term exposure to diesel exhaust may cause COPD as well as other lung-related ailments. According to a study that was published in Environmental Health Perspectives, workers who were exposed to diesel fumes on a regular basis had an increased COPD death rate than those who were not exposed.

Diesel exhaust is produced primarily through the combustion of diesel. It contains several harmful chemicals, such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. These chemicals have been associated with cancer and other serious diseases. The black smoke released from diesel engines is made up of 60-80 percent soot that is carbon in its purest form.

In a perfect world railroad workers would be in their locomotives' cabs while operating trains. However, due to the nature of the work they are often exposed to diesel fumes from other engines and the cargo cars that are attached the train.

A study revealed that railroad employees who were frequently exposed diesel fumes had greater rates of COPD. Engineers and conductors are more likely to come in contact with diesel fumes. Railroad workers are exposed to industrial toxins like asbestos as well as solvents and welding fumes. FELA claims are filed by people who have been injured from these harmful substances.

Asbestos

Asbestos, a fibrous mineral is linked to various lung diseases. It is dangerous as it is broken down into microscopic fine fibers, which float in the air and can be easily inhaled. These tiny fibers can remain in the lung, where they may cause scarring and inflammation. Asbestos fibers can trigger cancers such as lung cancer and mesothelioma in the course of time.

Railroad workers were exposed to asbestos for many years as many trains were fitted with brake shoes containing asbestos, and other products that contain the material. Exposure to asbestos increased workers' risk of developing mesothelioma, lung cancer, as well as other respiratory diseases. Rail workers are at the risk of developing asbestos-related diseases including mesothelioma, for many decades after exposure.

Other respiratory diseases may also impact railroad workers, including chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). Our attorneys have represented conductors, Emphysema cancer Settlements brakemen, engineers and firemen who were affected by this condition after inhaling smoke when working on locomotives. Smoking cigarettes can aggravate respiratory issues which makes it harder to breathe. COPD sufferers may qualify for compensation. Contact Baggett McCall to learn more about filing an claim.

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