The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined Central Point, a city located in Southern Oregon, for failing to protect workers from asbestos. During a demolition project performed by the city of Central Point, trace amounts of asbestos were found in the debris.
Asbestos is an incredibly dangerous substance that can cause serious health problems, including mesothelioma. The city should have told the employees working on the demolition that there was asbestos in the area. Some of the symptoms of mesothelioma include:
- Chest Pain
- Shortness of Breath
- Viral Pneumonia
- Persistent Cough
One of the problems with mesothelioma is that it can be hard to diagnose; often, it takes decades for the disease to develop.
Situations like this can happen all the time, and if your work has failed to inform you of the presence of asbestos, you may be able to recover compensation for any sickness that you develop as a result. An experienced asbestos injury attorney will work with your medical records and help you file a claim so that you can get compensation for medical bills, loss of work, and pain and suffering.
If you have an asbestos or mesothelioma claim in Maryland, Pennsylvania, or Delaware, please contact the Law Offices of Peter G. Angelos today to schedule a consultation.
