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Emphysema and Other Railroad Injury Illnesses

Diesel fumes and other toxic chemicals that railroad workers inhale when working on trains cause thousands of workers to get sick each year. These illnesses can vary from COPD and cancer.

The two most frequent respiratory diseases caused by work are chronic Obstructive pulmonary Disease ("COPD"), and Emphysema. COPD is defined by limited breathing, breathlessness and symptom flare-ups.

Silica

Silica is a risky mineral that could harm your lung health and cause health problems. It is found in sand and stone and becomes airborne when workers crush, grind or cut materials. It is a respirable substance and can enter your lungs through the mouth, nose or eyes. This can trigger the condition known as silicosis. It is a disease which causes inflammation, Emphysema railroad cancer settlement scarring and nodules to grow in your lungs. This can lead to serious respiratory problems including Emphysema railroad cancer settlement (Read Sites Google) or lung cancer.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention classifies silicosis as one of the pneumoconioses, which is a category of interstitial lung disorders that also includes asbestosis and coal worker's pneumoconiosis (black lung). It is a long-term illness that can be avoided by proper safety precautions in the area of work.

Railroad workers who are engaged in tasks that require sandblasting, or use abrasives can be exposed to high levels of silica dust. These types of jobs are often found in railway yards.

In one instance, after nine years of work, a sandblaster was diagnosed with pulmonary emphysema. The jury handed him a verdict of $600,000. His employer was aware that sandblasting is an unsafe activity, but failed to provide the proper safety measures. Silicosis can affect anyone who breathes silica, however, it is more likely to occur if the exposure is chronic or for a long period of time.

Welding Fumes

Welders and other workers who expose themselves to welding fumes are at risk of risk of developing respiratory ailments such as emphysema. The effects of these fumes can be severe, particularly for smokers who suffer from exposure and smoking. In one study, researchers analysed data from 8,884 Korean shipyard welders who took lung function tests as well as questionnaires in their health charts for preplacement examinations up to 2009. Researchers discovered a direct connection between smoking and a decline in lung function.

Welding fumes (WFs) cause damage to DNA strands and oxidation breaks, and they also induce inflammatory changes in the epithelium of the airway. Steel welding fumes have the properties of genotoxic and oxidative due to the presence of soluble manganese, chromium 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 metal-arc (GMAW MS) fumes. In vivo research has shown that repeated inhalation of GMAW-MS and MMAWHS fumes causes lung damage, with the presence of more toxic and oxidative damage in the lungs of rats exposed than those exposed to controls.

Acute inhalation of MMAW-HS fumes increased levels of the biomarkers that indicate inflammation 8-isoprostanes and leukotriene in exhaled breath condensate. Additionally, it caused an increase in level of the oxidative stress marker malondialdehyde inside the lung tissue of the rats that were exposed.

Diesel Exhaust

The fumes released by diesel engines are so small that they are able to bypass many of the human respiratory system's defense mechanisms and penetrate deeply into the lung tissue. Long-term exposure could cause COPD and other lung diseases. According to a study published in Environmental Health Perspectives, workers who were exposed to diesel fumes on a regular basis had an increased COPD death rate than those not exposed.

The main source of diesel exhaust comes due to the combustion of diesel fuel. It contains several harmful chemicals, such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. These chemicals have been linked to cancer and other serious illnesses. The black smoke emitted from diesel engines is made up of 60 to 80% soot which is carbon in its pure form.

In a perfect world, railroad workers would remain in their locomotives' cabs while operating trains. Because of the nature and rigors of their work, railroad workers are exposed to diesel fumes emitted by other locomotives and cargo cars incorporated into a train.

A study found that railroad workers who were frequently exposed to diesel fumes had higher rates of COPD. The employees who were engineers or conductors were more likely to be exposed to diesel fumes than those working in other positions. Railroad workers have been historically exposed to numerous industrial toxins such as asbestos, solvents, welding fumes, silica and creosote. People who have been injured by these dangerous substances may be entitled to compensation through a FELA claim.

Asbestos

Asbestos, a fibrous mineral has been linked to several lung illnesses. It's hazardous because it is broken into tiny fibers that floated in the air and can be easily inhaled. These tiny fibers can end up in the lung, where they may cause inflammation and scarring. Asbestos fibers can trigger cancers such as mesothelioma and lung cancer in the course of time.

Since many trains were equipped with brake shoes lined with the material, and other products that contained asbestos railroad workers were exposed. Exposure to asbestos increased workers' chances of developing lung cancer and mesothelioma and other respiratory diseases. Mesothelioma, as well as other asbestos-related diseases can take decades to develop after exposure, however they remain very real dangers for rail workers today.

Other respiratory illnesses can affect railroad workers, like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Our team of lawyers has represented conductors, brakemen engineers, firemen and switchmen who suffered from this illness due to smoke inhalation while working on locomotives. Smoking can cause a variety of respiratory conditions and can make it more difficult to breathe. Fortunately railroad workers suffering from COPD can qualify for compensation. Baggett McCall can help you learn more about submitting claims.

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