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Silicosis is most frequently caused by prolonged and heavy workplace exposure to silica dust. The most at-risk individuals work in some of the following industries:
In many cases, a silicosis lawsuit involves multiple legally responsible parties; for one, companies that do not comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards can be held responsible. Employers need to provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), proper ventilation, and safe stone-handling methods.
Companies that manufacture silica-containing products - stone and quartz countertops, artificial stone, concrete, grout, cement, sand, foundry molds, and industrial minerals - have a responsibility to package and label these items adequately in a way that makes the public aware of potential exposure risks.
Entities that distribute materials and products with higher silica concentrations must give proper warnings and comply with any warranties to make people aware of potential exposure risks.
Another party that can be held responsible in silicosis lawsuits is contractors and subcontractors who provide workplaces with products or materials containing high levels of silica. In addition, manufacturers of equipment designed to handle silica-containing products could also be held liable for defective products.
If silica-containing materials are present on a property, owners and supervisors, all those in charge of controlling worksites, must implement silica dust control programs, properly ventilate the space, and warn workers of the presence of silica.
Failing to meet these obligations can expose manufacturers and distributors to product liability claims.
If you are struggling with severe silicosis and worked in a facility where exposure to silica dust should have been controlled but wasn’t, we strongly encourage you to contact our firm. Consulting with our team of experts can help you understand your legal options and assist you in pursuing rightful compensation.
At Atraxia Law, we have a long history of evaluating toxic exposure and liability claims. Our team has the experience and skills to analyze your work history and medical files to determine whether you are eligible for financial compensation from liable companies.