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Railroad workers who work for long periods are at risk of developing occupational lung diseases like pulmonary and fibrosis. Before 2010, safety regulations rarely required workers to wear protective masks. This exposed workers to exhaust fumes, as well as hazardous fumes from idle engines.

Asbestos exposure as well as diesel exhaust, and other workplace hazards can cause interstitial pulmonary disease. It usually takes a long time for the symptoms to appear so it can be difficult to draw any direct link between work-related health and disease.

Asbestos

Asbestos is one of the naturally occurring minerals popular in the construction industry for its fire retardant and insulation properties. It also resists corrosion. Exposure to these fibers can increase the risk of lung cancer, mesothelioma, (a rare cancer that occurs in the linings that protect organs) and asbestosis.  injury settlements  of asbestos-related diseases can take up to 30 years to manifest.

When asbestos is disturbed, fibers break down into tiny, elongated particles called fibrils. They are easily inhaled and then lodged deep inside the lung. When they cause irritation, the lungs create scar tissues that make breathing difficult. In the long run, exposure to high levels of airborne asbestos increases the risk of developing mesothelioma. It is a rare, but aggressive lung cancer that affects lining the lungs.

Asbestos is banned, however railroad corporations often fight FELA claims made by railroad workers and their families because they knew that the material could be harmful to employees. Asbestos has been banned, however, railroad companies often combat FELA claims made by railroad workers and their families since they knew that the material could pose a risk to employees. This could be negligence that entitles railroad workers and their families to compensation. Contact an Virginia railroad injury attorney today to learn more about filing an FELA lawsuit if you have worked on trains in the past.

Diesel Exhaust

Since the 1940s, diesel engines have been the primary source of power for trains in America. Before then, trains used coal to create toxic black soot that people were regularly breathing in.

Diesel exhaust fumes consist of superfine and combustible gasses. The chemical compounds in the gas component of diesel exhaust change to either a liquid or vapor and are then carried through the air as tiny particles. The lungs breathe in these particles, which then irritate the lung tissues over time.

This could result in an ongoing lung condition known as railroad workers interstitial lung diseases (ILD). Long-term exposure of diesel exhaust can also increase the risk of COPD.

Diesel engine exhaust contains thousands of different chemicals like nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide carbon monoxide, and sulfur dioxide. They also produce polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons which are carcinogenic. The fine particles that are present in diesel exhaust can cause irritation to the lung and cause inflammation.

Although there has been a significant reduction in diesel emissions due to the use of cleaner fuel and catalytic converters, pollutants remain in the air. They can contribute to ground-level ozone, which can cause breathing problems for people as well as cause damage to trees, crops, and the vegetation. They can also cause acid rain that destroys the quality of water in rivers, lakes, and streams.

Smoking

Smoking cigarettes is a significant cause of many serious health conditions. It can affect the lungs through harming the tiny air sacs, known as alveoli, in the lungs. The lungs are damaged because of their ability to take in oxygen, which makes breathing more difficult.

Pulmonary fibrosis is an interstitial lung condition characterized by scarring of the lung, which stops the lungs from supplying oxygen to the rest of the body. The condition progresses, and can cause shortness of breath, fatigue and coughing. It can also cause a throbbing sensation in fingers and toes. It can cause death if not treated.

Railroad workers are at a greater risk of developing lung diseases, including asthma, COPD, and emphysema. In addition to the exhaust fumes from diesel engines, they may be exposed to toxic asbestos substances and fumes at their workplace. These toxic exposures can lead to a number of health conditions, such as mesothelioma, cancer and other.

Railroad companies could have prevented hundreds of thousands of railroad workers from developing debilitating, fatal lung diseases such as the pulmonary fibrosis with adequate respiratory protection. Failure to do this is negligence under the Federal Employers Liability Act.

Other Exposures

There are a variety of other conditions that could cause interstitial pulmonary disease including rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune diseases. Certain medications can increase the risk of developing pulmonary fibrosis as well as other respiratory issues. You are exposed to many dangers, including oil chemicals, and fumes when you work in the rail yard. The exposures could cause the condition known as silicosis. It is a recurrence of the lung, similar to asbestosis. If the condition becomes worse it could result in right-sided cardiac failure (cor pulmonale) due to the fact that your heart will have to be more efficient in pumping blood through blocked blood vessels. This can ultimately cause respiratory failure and death.