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Silica / Silicosis
Silicosis is an incurable
respiratory disease caused by inhalation of crystalline silica
dust (SiO2). When someone inhales crystalline silica, their
lung tissue reacts by developing fiber nodules and scarring
around trapped silica particles. This inflamed and scarred
condition of the lungs is called silicosis. In severe
situations, breathing becomes difficult and death may result. In
less severe situations, the person may develop restricted or
obstructed breathing, chronic bronchitis, tuberculosis, or even
lung cancer.
Workers that are at high risk
for Silicosis include sandblasters, foundry workers, rock
drillers, quarry workers, stonecutters, construction workers, or
other workers that drill; tunnel; manufacture soaps, abrasives,
electronics, & detergents; or work with ceramics.
OSHA recognizes exposure to
silica as a potential danger to workers and recommends employers
& workers take safety precautions to avoid unnecessary exposure
and limit danger by wearing respiratory protection, wetting down
dust, periodic respiratory tests of workers, placing warning
signs in dangerous areas, and conducting air monitoring.
If you or a loved one are
being exposed to high levels of silica without proper
protection, it is important to protect yourself as well as
contact OSHA regarding any unsafe work practices. Also if you
or a loved one have restricted or obstructed lung capacity that
you think was caused by exposure to silica, it is important to
seek proper medical treatment.
If you feel you and/or your
loved ones have been poisoned through the negligent or
intentional acts of others, you may have a legal remedy against
the wrongful actor and should contact an attorney in your area,
where the exposure occurred, or where the wrongful actor is head
quartered. If you have any questions please e-mail
silica@texaslawyers.com. |
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on dangerous medications, bad drugs, dangerous products, toxic
substances, and defective products that can cause serious toxic
exposures, toxic deaths, serious diseases including mesothelioma &
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It is well established that
many large corporations have profited from selling toxic products or
products that cause toxic exposure without regard to the health
consequences of the products. Some of the most well known toxic
products are asbestos products and bad drugs. The asbestos products
have been found to cause mesothelioma and several forms of cancer
and other asbestos diseases, while dangerous drugs have been linked
to death, serious heart problems, drug interactions, and suicide.
Other dangerous products that have been linked to serious disease
include silica, chemical pollutants, lead, radon, EMFs,
welding rods,
toxic mold infestations
and other environmental toxins have caused death and serious harm to
millions. In the work environment alone undisclosed and known
toxins including asbestos, silica, and welding rods have caused
occupational diseases and fatalities including mesothelioma,
numerous forms of cancer, and Parkinson's disease.
This web site was created by Texas Toxic Tort Lawyer Jason Coomer and is intended only as general information on some of the
most dangerous products and toxic products that have been sold by
drug manufacturers, medical device manufacturers, and asbestos
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and make money from the sale of dangerous products that can cause
serious toxic exposures. For more information on a dangerous
product or toxic exposure follow the links found above,
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or
submit an inquiry.
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toxins that are best to avoid. Overall, ToxicDoseLaw.com and
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minimizing exposure to potential toxins until they can be proven
nontoxic.
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or call us at (512) 474-5577. |
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