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1 ημέρα 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.”
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:
26 Μαΐ 2024 · A recent CDC study found that workers in the stone fabrication industry are at a high risk of developing silicosis due to their exposure to silica dust. The study reported 18 cases of silicosis, including two fatalities, among stone fabrication workers in California, Colorado, Texas, and Washington.
6 Σεπ 2024 · Those who develop silicosis from exposure to silica dust due to current or former employers failing to comply with their legal duties to protect a person's health and safety at work, then they may be able to pursue a personal injury claim against the employer.
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.
29 Αυγ 2024 · Federal safety inspectors became aware that a 31-year-old employee of a Chicago countertop manufacturer needed a double lung transplant after suffering accelerated silicosis ‒ an incurable lung...
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.
