I work at a steel service company with old buildings that have been recently added on to. the employee that relieves me started working on cleaning up the area when he arrived, when asked what he was doing, he said he was told not to tell anyone. he had a wet rag strapped to his face and was wetting down some insulation looking dust, and scooping it into a plastic bag and threw it away. besides a possible epa/osha violation, is there any chance the employees that have been working in the building can get compensated for the risk they have unknowingly been exposed to for over a year?
The original building was built NEW for them about 30 years ago.
new information to take into consideration. osha came by and took samples, and I contacted the EPA too. The employee cleaning the mess is certified for hazardous materials, but he improperly disposed of it and the owner of the company DID know about it. I have 2 small children and have been in contact with them in my work clothes, exposing them to the same conditions. my employer has never given out resperators or protective clothing at all. I think myself and other employees should all be rutinely tested for asbestos exposure at the cost of the company and compensated for the risk we were unaware of that the owner of the company WAS aware of. cancer and mesothelioma are VERY BAD THINGS.
can anyone provide legal help with a possible asbestos problem at work?
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reallypablo
June 8, 2010 at 10:38 pm
This sounds like a case for a lawyer. As for compensation, it depends on many factors.
Set up an appointment with a lawyer knowledgeable in worker’s compensation, torts (preferably toxic torts), personal injury, and labor law. To get all these specialties in one interview, you probably will have to contact a firm.
Usually the initial consultation is free, and you can probably set up a contingency fee so you don’t pay unless you win (assuming you have a case).