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Accidents in warehouses can occur anytime. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more than 145,000 people work in 7,000 warehouses across the nation. Each year, around 20,000 workers are injured in forklift accidents and other types of accidents. Over the years, the fatality rate has decreased to 12 each day from an average of 43 each day. Steps are still needed to minimize the risks.

Depending on the type and severity of the disease, occupational lung diseases can have affects ranging from discomfort to premature death. In this post, our Kansas City compensation lawyer will discuss which types of workers are at high risk of developing occupational lung diseases.
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A repetitive stress injury that affects workers is degenerative disc disease. While the discs can wear out as a natural part of aging, they can also result from stress and strain on the spine. Over time, the affected disc collapses, causing the vertebra above to sink toward the vertebra below. The resulting loss of height affects surrounding structures as well, particularly the facet joints. Workers may require artificial disc replacement to overcome the problem.

Today, most workplaces have put enhanced safety practices into place, and have modern safety equipment that have reduced the number of worker injuries and illnesses caused by toxic exposure in the workplace. Toxic exposure can occur in any workplace, however, some industries that are more commonly associated with toxic exposure include the mining industry, manufacturing industry, and some other industries where dangerous substances are used. Workers in these industries can suffer injuries or developed diseases from toxic exposure by contact, inhalation or ingestion. While many exposures cause only minor irritation or temporary injuries, others can cause severe, and even fatal injuries. Some workers are left with permanent injuries, and have to struggle with their illness for the lifetime. Toxic exposure related illnesses can shorten the lifespan of the workers substantially.