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more_legal_areas manganeseA manganese claim is the legal suit brought on behalf of a person who has been injured by manganese against those parties responsible for the source of those injuries. Manganese is a chemical compound that is naturally found in rocks. Pesticides, fuel, and welding rod fumes may all contain manganese. Manganese poses a potential health threat to workers in the construction, maritime, and general industries. The health threats of manganese have been known to cause serious injury to people in the welding industry since 1937. Some experts estimate that forty percent of all welders show some symptoms of adverse health problems from welding rod fumes.
Despite knowledge that manganese causes serious health problems, manufacturers of welding rods still include manganese in their welding products. Despite the serious threat of manganese related physical ailments and the government restrictions imposed on levels of manganese in the workplace, employers still fail to adequately protect their employers from exposure to manganese welding rod fumes. Because of manufacturer and employer negligence, these parties can be held liable for injuries caused by welding fumes in a manganese claim.
Manganese in welding rod fumes can cause health damages when inhaled or ingested. Because of this, the OSHA has placed restrictions on the levels of manganese permissible in the work environment at five milligrams per cubic meter. The NIOSH states that manganese is immediately dangerous to life at 500 milligrams per cubic meter. When levels exceed OSHA recommended levels, the employer is responsible for taking immediate action to remedy the hazard. If health problems are caused by exposure to welding fumes, the employer can be held liable in a manganese claim.
Symptoms of manganese exposure can include: irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory system, skin and eye burns, conjunctivitis, blindness, dermatitis, cough, chest pain, bronchitis, pneumonia, anorexia, weakness, fatigue, anemia, sexual dysfunction, gastrointestinal problems, and kidney and liver damage. Manganese exposure can also cause a serious progressive motor system disease called manganism or Parkinsonism.
Symptoms of Parkinsonism are similar to Parkinson''s disease and include: tremors, shaking, slowness or trouble moving, depression, slurred or difficult speech, mask-like facial expressions, and other neurological symptoms. There is no known cure for Parkinsonism, a disease which gets worse with time and has the potential to lead to serious disability or death.
A manganese claim is the legal recourse available to individuals who have suffered from Parkinsonism or any other adverse health problems because of exposure to manganese. A manganese claim can help a victim recover related medical expenses, loss of income or earning potential, and pain and suffering. A manganese claim can be filed with the help of an attorney who has legal expertise and years of experience helping victims of manganese-related health problems receive fair compensation for their suffering.
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