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Lung Conditions from Dust Exposure

Many workers breathe in potentially hazardous dust every day at their jobs. Depending on the nature of the work, employees can face widely different health concerns as a result. It is relatively common that a worker exposed to large amounts of mineral dust over a long period of time will develop serious and potentially chronic health conditions as a result.

If you have developed a lung condition after inhaling large amounts of dust at your job, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., by calling 800-346-5529 today.

Types of Lung Problems Resulting from Dust Exposure

Many different jobs expose workers to dust on a regular basis. In particular, miners are subjected to some of the highest concentrations of dust in extremely poorly ventilated areas. These dangers significantly increase these laborers’ chances of developing a health problem due to their workplace conditions. These health issues can include the following:

  • Black lung, or coal worker’s pneumoconiosis
  • Progressive massive fibrosis
  • Industrial bronchitis
  • Silicosis

A worker who has been diagnosed with any of these conditions may require medical attention. These conditions can cause great suffering for those who develop them as a result of years of work.

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If you have been diagnosed with a serious lung condition because of workplace conditions, there may be workers’ compensation benefits available for you. To learn more about how to file a workers’ comp claim, contact the New Jersey workers’ comp lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529 today.