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26 Αυγ 2024 · Exposing workers to unsafe levels of silica dust. Failing to have a respiratory protection program in place. In addition, the agency identified 20 serious violations related to its lack of housekeeping, respirator deficiencies, lack of a silica exposure control plan or hazard communication program, not training employees in the use of ...
20 Αυγ 2020 · Anyone exposed to silica dust or silica sand who has been diagnosed with silicosis or another silica disease may be eligible to file a lawsuit. Who Can Be Sued for Silicosis? Depending on the nature and conditions of silica exposure, individuals may be able to sue one or more of the following:
2 ημέρες πριν · The men from Bradford developed silicosis, a long-term lung condition caused by inhaling large amounts of crystalline silica dust, usually over many years. The dust can be found in minerals including stone and the Health and Safety Executive say it’s “the single biggest risk to construction workers after asbestos.”
26 Αυγ 2024 · Chicago countertop maker faces dozens of violations, $1M in penalties for not protecting workers, including 2 with incurable lung disease, from silica dust. Worker insurers dropped Florenza Marble & Granite for unsafe practices in 2022, 2024.
17 Σεπ 2024 · Silica dust exposure can lead to severe health problems or death. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that 2.3 million workers are exposed to silica as part of their jobs. Learn more about silica dust and ways to test for and prevent exposure.
29 Αυγ 2024 · Specifically, OSHA found the following willful violations: Failing to establish a baseline of employees’ medical health to monitor silica exposure. Not performing medical surveillance to...
2 Σεπ 2024 · OSHA inspectors found Florenza failed to comply with many aspects of its silica standards, including by exposing workers to levels of silica dust up to six times higher than the allowed...
