Workplace Exposure To Asbestos In Louisiana
Workers in many occupations can and do still experience asbestos exposure in Louisiana and in the United States.
In roles where asbestos exposure is likely, such as demolition of old buildings, automotive brake work, and asbestos remediation, strict regulations require employers to provide safety equipment to workers that will protect their airways while they work.
Still, violations continue to occur.
In a 2016 case in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the United States Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) found that the U.S. Steel Corp. had improperly exposed seven employees to asbestos.
Five employees had been tasked with removing and replacing asbestos-containing material, and a month later, two other employees were tasked with burning a section of expansion pipe that tested positive for asbestos.
While U.S. Steel was fined $170,000 for the violations, it was not the company’s first citation for failing to notify employees of work with asbestos-containing material.
Developing Mesothelioma Because Of Work In Louisiana
Asbestos exposure can lead to serious health problems down the road, including a scarring of the lungs called asbestosis and a deadly cancer called mesothelioma.
If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma or any asbestos-related disease, you may be entitled to compensation.
Call The Gertler Law Firm today at (504) 581-6411 for a free consultation with an experienced New Orleans mesothelioma and asbestos injury attorney.
