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Railroad Settlements and Asbestos

In 1862, Congress passed The Pacific Railroad Act. The act aids in the financing of two transcontinental railway companies by granting large grants for injury Settlement rights of way. Railroad workers who develop cancers due to exposure in the workplace may bring lawsuits against their employers under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA).

A jury in Illinois awarded $7.5 million to a former Union Pacific Trackman who died of acute myeloid lymphoma. He blamed the cause of his blood cancer to massive exposure to creosote and benzene, both of which were used to preserve and waterproof railroad ties made of wood.

Creosote

Coal tar creosote, a wood preserver, can be employed to shield railroad ties from the sun, heat and cold, rain, and snow. Workers are exposed to harmful solvents and chemicals, including benzene in the application of coal tar creosote. Benzene is a well-known carcinogen, and can cause leukemia, myelodysplastic disorder and non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma as well other serious side consequences like convulsions changes in your heartbeat, liver damage anemia, bone marrow damage and cancer of the lungs and skin.

Our attorneys have successfully prosecuted several lawsuits against Union Pacific Railroad for exposure to coal-tar creosote. One of these cases ended with the amount of $7.500,000 verdict. The plaintiff was a track employee who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia due to exposure to the toxic chemical compound on his job over 31 years. The jury found that the railroad did not provide any personal protective gear and exposed him to a wide range of toxic chemicals that included coal-tar tar creosote and coal distillates.

Another argument was the use of copper naphthalenate as a replacement for creosote from coal tar. Copper naphthenate, while less harmful to the environmental than creosote, is extremely hazardous. Copper naphthenate is a cancer-causing agent and can cause skin, nerve and lung damage to the lung, skin and nerves. It also contaminates the groundwater and soil with benzene.

Benzene

A colorless liquid petroleum hydrocarbon benzene is used in the manufacturing of resins, plastics, nylon and synthetic fibers. It is also used in diesel fuels and exhaust. Nearly all railroad workers are exposed to diesel fumes regularly on a basis. Benzene is a well-known carcinogen that has been linked with leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).

There is no safe level of exposure to benzene. It can be absorbed through the skin and inhaled. Exposure for long periods can harm the blood and cause many different health issues, such as menstrual irregularities, anemia and fertility issues. It has also been linked to certain types of cancers including lung and breast cancer.

Inhaling benzene can be the most hazardous. Inhaling benzene may cause dizziness, headaches or nosebleeds. It can also disrupt the immune system, which could result in infections.

A recent report has highlighted the increased levels of benzene in the air around two Chicago train stations. Commuters railway workers, commuters and city residents were exposed to high levels of pollution. Schools were closed for classes and cities asked residents to take shelter. Railroad workers, like car department employees as well as locomotive mechanics, electricians and pipefitters, use products containing benzene, such as Safety-Kleen part washers, CRC Brakleen as well as paints, thinners and other products. The chemical is also used in printing solvents.

Asbestos

In the beginning asbestos was utilized in the railroad industry. Asbestos is a class of six naturally occurring fibrous silicate minerals that were once widely used in construction due to their fire retardant corrosion-resistant, fire-retardant, and insulate properties. Inhaling these particles can cause serious health issues such as lung cancer and asbestosis. The symptoms of these illnesses can take 15 to 30 years to manifest.

The EPA has stopped asbestos mining and processing in the United States However, asbestos is still found in many products. This includes certain types of floor felt, paper and fake fire embers. When these materials are exposed either to water or heat they could release asbestos fibers. These fibers can also enter the air during demolition of buildings or when homes are remodeled.

A recent study has shown that exposure to benzene for only five years significantly increases the chance of developing acute myeloid leukemia (AML). If you're suffering from symptoms such as night sweats that are not explained, weight loss and suppression or a lack of appetite, consult your physician immediately. They can conduct tests on your blood to test for AML.

The EPA has settled a case against Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services Inc. GWRSI uses locomotives that run on diesel fuel and emit nitrogen oxides (NOx) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5). This EPA Injury Settlement requires GWRSI to replace any of its existing locomotives with new ones that comply with EPA emission standards.

Diesel Exhaust

As long as diesel fuel is used to power railroad workers, they will continue to be exposed exhaust. Diesel exhaust is a mix of harmful chemicals that include carcinogens such benzene monoxide and formaldehyde. It also contains particulate matter, polyaromatic hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxides.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified diesel exhaust as a group 1 carcinogen. Diesel exhaust can also trigger respiratory illnesses such as chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) or bronchiectasis. A study published in Environmental Health Perspectives in 2006 connected the work of railroad workers to COPD rates.

When railcars and locomotives are running and idling they emit diesel exhaust. The engines that are idling emit gases, like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxidants as well as diesel fumes.

Diesel exhaust fumes are usually similar to those in locomotive cabs where conductors and engineers spend up to six hours each day. The equipment and the engine emit more diesel exhaust fumes when workers enter or leave the cabins. This could cause lung and cancerous ailments.

Moreover, railroad mechanics are heavily exposed to diesel exhaust in poorly ventilated roundhouses and shops. They work with running locomotives and track equipment in enclosed spaces that frequently produce harmful inhalants, like asbestos-insulated steam boilers and steam pipes and silica sand.

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