Occupational Diseases

The Lone Industry Using Asbestos Today

The Lone Industry Using Asbestos Today Close to 20 years ago asbestos was primarily used in roofing products (62% of the market), but even then, domestic consumption had dramatically decreased as most manufacturers began using asbestos substitutes and replaced asbestos-containing products. The last asbestos mine closed in 2002 and industries like the chlor-alkali industry were […]

Doctrine of Strict Liability

In 1965, the American Law Institute published the second edition of Restatement of the Law of Torts and set into motion a special rule on strict liability, which states in Section 402A “One who sells any product in a defective condition unreasonably dangerous to the user or consumer or to his property is subject to liability to […]

Huge Fines for Improper Asbestos Removal at Westinghouse

Huge Fines for Improper Asbestos Removal at Westinghouse Earlier last month improper asbestos removal  at the former Westinghouse plants in Churchill, PA was reported after photographs of unsafe asbestos abatement tactics were discovered and reports of untrained and unprotected workers were confirmed. The Allegheny Health Department fined the owners and developers of this site $1.4 […]

Railroad Workers: Do You Know Your Rights?

Railroad Workers: Do You Know Your Rights? The development of railroads during the Industrial Revolution played an important part in the growth and expansion of the United States, which at that time, was a relatively young country.  Arguably, one of the most important inventions was the steam engine, which powered locomotives that revolutionized transportation and […]

Asbestos Exposure Linked To Doll Manufacturers

Asbestos Exposure Linked To Doll Manufacturers The first uses of asbestos date back thousands of years, but it wasn’t until the 20th century that its use became rampant not only because of its versatility, but also because of the mineral’s unique characteristics; it’s durable, heat resistant, and abundant.  Occupational exposure to this carcinogen is one of […]

Asbestos Trust Money is Already Waiting

Asbestos Trust Money is Already Waiting For decades, the carcinogenic qualities of asbestos have affected hard working individuals who worked in industrial, chemical, electrical, and other trade settings. Airborne asbestos fibers are easily inhaled and can lead to many asbestos-related illnesses such as lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma.  The long latency period between asbestos exposure […]

Redevelopment of Carrie Furnaces; Asbestos Still Hidden

Redevelopment of Carrie Furnaces; Asbestos Still Hidden Located between Rankin and Swissvale, the Carrie Furnace was a blast furnace built in 1881 that during its peak produced 1,000 to 1,250 tons of iron per day. Forty years after their two remaining blast furnaces operated, the site is getting ready to be redeveloped – a plan […]

Asbestosis Can Lead to Lung Cancer or Mesothelioma

Asbestosis Can Lead to Lung Cancer or Mesothelioma Asbestosis, while not a cancerous condition, is serious and potentially life-threatening chronic disease that is caused by breathing in asbestos fibers. A person who has been diagnosed with asbestosis has a much higher chance of developing lung cancer or pleural mesothelioma, a fatal cancer affecting the lining […]

The SAIAC Asbestos Cartel Controlled Much More Than Just Profits

The SAIAC Asbestos Cartel Controlled Much More Than Just Profits The use of asbestos throughout the world came to prominence in the 20th century and since then has not only cost thousands of individuals their lives, but has had a significant impact on the environment. The known dangers of asbestos such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, and […]

Asbestos-contaminated Dental Tape Linked to Mesothelioma in Dentists

Asbestos-contaminated Dental Tape Linked to Mesothelioma in Dentists Occupational asbestos exposure is one of the biggest factors in those suffering from asbestos-related illnesses such as lung cancer and mesothelioma. Steelworkers, chemical plant workers, tradesmen, and even those who worked in shipyards were most likely exposed to asbestos due to the nature of their work. Much […]

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