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The Dangers of Diesel Fumes for Railroad Workers

In the 1800’s Dr. Diesel developed a revolutionary new type of train engine that changed how trains operate. The railroad industry that had been operating on coal and steam underwent a transformation. Today, many trains operate on diesel electric engines instead of coal and steam. While these trains may be more efficient, railroad workers are now at risk of diesel related respiratory illnesses.

Diesel Exhaust is Dangerous

According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), diesel exhaust contains fine particles of dangerous chemicals that can create significant health problems for workers who regularly breathe in diesel exhaust. The particles easily enter the body through the nose or mouth and affect the lungs.

These are potential diesel exhaust related health problems for New York and New Jersey railroad workers:
  • Aggravated asthma
  • Allergies
  • Reproductive problems
  • Kidney problems
  • Skin and eye problems
  • Lung damage
  • Lung cancer

These health complications can become so severe that premature death results from inhaling the diesel fuel fumes that are common in railroad work.

Contact a New Jersey Injury Lawyer if You’ve Been Injured

If you suffer any health complications from diesel fume inhalation, you may suffer significant damages. For example, you may incur expensive medical treatments, loss of income, and endure pain and suffering.

You should not have to bear the burden of your expenses, lost income, and suffering on your own.

Instead, you should contact a New Jersey injury lawyer who will help you fight for your just recovery. The New York and New Jersey railroad attorneys of Hofmann & Schweitzer are committed to obtaining a fair recovery for railroad workers who have suffered occupational illnesses.

Please contact one of our New York and New Jersey FELA lawyers today at 1-800-362-9329 or via our online contact form for more information.

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