Respiratory diseases in agriculture are not new and are one of the first recognized occupational hazards among farmers as early as 1555. It hasn’t been until the 20th Century, however, that respiratory diseases in farmers has been more widely studied and documented as an important clinical problem for agricultural workers.
Exposure to airborne toxins and dust are the leading causes of agricultural respiratory diseases. Working in silos, grain bins, barns, food storage areas, and other confined spaces can put a farmer or other worker at-risk for a variety of respiratory diseases including:
- Asthma
- Mucous membrane irritation (MMI)
- Chronic bronchitis
- Acute Pulmonary Syndrome (APS)
- Organic Dust Toxic Syndrome
- Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis (Farmer’s Lung)
- Cancer
- Silicosis
Workers with respiratory disease may develop permanent breathing problems, become disabled, and possibly unable to work.
Agricultural jobs rank as one of the most dangerous in the U.S. If you or a loved one was injured, you may be entitled to compensation depending on the circumstances of your accident. Negligence on the part of your employer, machinery manufacturer, landowner, etc. can be grounds for a personal injury lawsuit and the lawyers at America’s Consumer Lawyer will work with you to help determine whether filing a lawsuit is in your best interest and make sure you receive the compensation you deserve.
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