After several inspections by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a Cincinnati, OH foundry may have to pay a hefty fine as restitution for 44 alleged “serious” violations, including asbestos exposure issues. Asbestos is the single known cause of pleural mesothelioma, a fatal type of cancer that attacks the lungs and presently does not have a cure.
In addition to asbestos-related citations, the foundry was also cited for failing to advise their workers about the presence of toxic chemicals in the workplace. The foundry also received citations for not providing necessary safety equipment to the employees.
Asbestos may be found in over 35 million residences and in a plethora of common products, including insulation, acoustical plaster, stucco, and even duct tape. If inhaled, the small asbestos fibers, which have a claw-like composition, can lodge themselves in the pleural lining of the lungs for decades before an individual may begin to experience mesothelioma symptoms.
Mesothelioma.com supports strict penalties for companies that violate health and safety regulations in the workplace and commends OSHA and similar organizations for their dedication to the occupational wellbeing of all professionals.
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